A report on a fatal avalanche near Cantwell last month says the victim and other snow machiners underestimated the snow slide potential. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, the expert review points to atypical terrain, and blames the deadly accident on failure to recognize a hazard, and insufficient safety gear.
Experts: Lack of Preparation, Safety Gear Led to Avalanche Fatality near Cantwell
Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center
