Skier Dies in Avalanche Near Lake George

0:00A 63-year-old skier from California named Eric Summers has died after getting buried in an avalanche near Lake George by colony Glacier. Troopers say he couldn't deploy his avalanche airbag, but his beacon helped the group find him fast. This happened outside the main forecast zone for the Chugash National Forest Avalanche Center. Guides from Silverton Mountain Guides and other skiers jumped into action right away, digging him out and starting life-saving efforts as soon as they uncovered his head. They rushed him to an anchorage hospital, but sadly he didn't make it. The guides shared their deepest condolences to Summers' family, friends, and everyone affected by the loss. It's a tougher reminder of the risks in backcountry skiing, even for experienced folks. Meanwhile, the avalanche center reports a bunch of slides in the area over the past few weeks, including one last weekend, on Max's mountain near, Gurdwood, that injured a man. Parking director Andrew Schauer points to weak snow layers deep in the pack that can still trigger slides, despite calm weather with no wind, melt, or new snow.

1:05So right now, danger sits in moderate slides, aren't huge, but they pack serious punch in spots like gullies or undercliffs. Stick to low-angle slopes, dodge terrain traps, and always check the morning forecast at 7 a.m. on their site to stay safe out there. That wraps anchorage news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.