37-year-old avalanche forecaster Nick Burks died in an avalanche he triggered while backcountry skiing on Gunsight Mountain, Oregon.
An experienced avalanche forecaster, 37-year-old Nick Burks, was killed in an avalanche he triggered while backcountry skiing on Gunsight Mountain in Oregon. His companion, William Sloop, was not injured and performed CPR on Burks, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. Despite being experienced and equipped with an airbag and beacon, the incident emphasizes the dangers of backcountry skiing.
March 12, 2024
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