Ski Patroller Dies in Squaw Valley Avalanche
My condolences to friends and family. It sounds like this happened in-bounds while conducting avalanche control duties.
This is a good time to stop and thank a ski patroller for putting their necks on the line.
Turns out my fears of mean avalanche conditions were founded. All of this new snow on top of old rain crusts is a recipe for mayhem.
This news comes on the heels of another recent burial and a spate of other in-bounds avalanches this year. Be careful out there!
From San Jose Mercury News:
An avalanche at a California ski resort killed a veteran ski patrol member Tuesday at Squaw Valley USA.
Officials
said Andrew Entin, 41, was working on avalanche controls about 8 a.m.
when he was caught in a slide and partially buried.
Another
member of the ski patrol dug him out while emergency crews responded to
the scene, but he later died at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno,
said Squaw Valley Fire Department spokesman Pete Bansen.
"The
Squaw Valley family unites in wishing Andrew Entin's wife and family
our deepest sympathy. Our hearts go out to them at this difficult
time," said Nancy Cushing, the resort's chief executive officer. "We
will not forget Andrew, his camaraderie and his courage."
The Sierra Avalanche Center said avalanche danger remains high in steep terrain at or above the treeline.
*Photo: R.L. Armstrong, NSIDC
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