Avalanche — Teton & Gros Ventre Mountains, Wyoming
2007-01-05 · Teton & Gros Ventre Mountains, Wyoming
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Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
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_id 4460. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.