Man Dies in Alaska Avalanche While Heliskiing

0:00It's March 29th. I'm Cory with the Story. This is Anchorage News today, driven by AI. A 63-year-old man from California lost his life in an avalanche while hella skiing near Lake George at the base of colony glacier in Alaska. Eric Summer got caught in the slide, and Alaska State troopers confirmed he passed away at an Anchorage hospital after rescue efforts. The incident went down around 2 p.m., with guides quickly digging him out and rushing him for medical help. Haliskeying in that rugged terrain can turn risky fast when conditions shift. Troopers say this highlights the raw dangers of winter backcountry adventures of North, where avalanches claim lives every season, despite expert precautions. Summer's case adds to the toll in Alaska's wild mountains. Preliminary pro points straight to the avalanche catching him mid-run. No other details on group size or weather triggers yet. Officials are still piecing it together. Mother nature don't play in those parts. Always check the forecasts and gear up right before dropping in.