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Avalanche in Teton & Gros Ventre Mountains, Wyoming
Avalanche January 5, 2007 · Teton & Gros Ventre Mountains, Wyoming
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An avalanche was triggered by a skier near a cliff in Rock Springs Bowl just south of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The skier jumped over the cliff to avoid the avalanche, but he suffered massive internal injuries upon impact and was killed. Two companions were swept over the cliff, landing on their backs, and were unhurt.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 4460. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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