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Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An avalanche in Alaska backcountry swept up and buried three skiers under a blanket of snow that could be as deep as a 10-story building, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.

CBS News · 4d

3 skiers buried in at least 40 feet of snow after massive Alaska avalanche

Alaska Wildlife Troopers said an avalanche buried three skiers under a blanket of snow between 40 and 100 feet deep in a small resort town.

The Independent on MSN · 3d

Three skiers believed dead after being trapped by avalanche in Alaska are identified

The slide happened late on Tuesday afternoon near the skiing community of Girdwood, located about 40 miles south of Anchorage

Anchorage Daily News3d

Lawsuit charges Alaska inmate’s untreated ear infection led to meningitis and death

Lewis Jordan Jr. could have been saved by antibiotics but never got the chance to see a doctor, the lawsuit contends.

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Colorado avalanche experts worry Trump budget cuts will hinder life-saving forecasts

We save lives and there are people alive today because of the work we do,” said Doug Chabot, who directed the Gallatin ...

Alaska Public Media2d

Warm, snowless conditions snarl winter sports that are traditions in Alaska

Persistent warmth and rains have wreaked havoc with ski races and other events in the Anchorage area. Organizers are ...

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Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska, officials say

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Three skiers who had flown by ... Alaska ranks second behind Colorado for the most avalanche deaths in the nation, with 172 deaths since 1950, according to the center.

Houston Chronicle6d

Mushers begin rugged Iditarod race after lack of snow forces major changes to iconic Alaska event

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The rugged Iditarod started Monday, but a dearth of snow has forced the iconic dog sled race to start further north and added a new route that allows mushers to bypass ...

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