Human triggered avalanche

2019-2021 Avalanche Accidents

Between May 2019 and October 2021, there have been 11 fatalities in Alaska. Click on the dates below to view more details on each incident.

May 13, 2021 – Ruth Glacier, Denali National Park – Two climbers caught in serac fall. one killed.

March 27, 2021 – Matanuska Glacier – One heliskier killed

February 2, 2021 – Bear Mountain, Chugach State Park – Three climbers caught, buried and killed

March 9, 2020 – Hatcher Pass –  One backcountry skier caught, buried and killed

February 25, 2020 – Unalaska – One snowmobiler was caught, buried and killed

February 10, 2020 – Boulder Creek Drainage, Cooper Landing – One snowmobiler caught, buried and killed

March 13, 2019 – Lutak Inlet, Haines – One backcountry skier caught, buried and killed

March 9, 2019 – Crescent Lake, Kenai Peninsula – Two backountry skiers caught and buried, one killed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Avalanche Updates & Accidents.

Debra McGhan