This Day in Alaskan History-April 3rd, 1898
Girdwood Heliskiers Confirmed Deceased and Identities Released
While the bodies of the three heliskiers caught up and buried in an avalanche near Girdwoodremain unrecovered. they have been confirmed dead and identified. According to Alaska State Troopers, the three men were identified as: 39-year-old David Linder of Florida 39-year-old Charles Eppard of Montana 38-year-old Jeremy Leif of Minnesota. The avalanche is reported to […]
Troopers Assess Avalanche Area Near Girdwood where Skiers Remain Buried
Wildlife T^roopers were notified at 5:10 pm on Tuesday that an avalanche had occurred near the West Fork of 20 Mile River near Girdwood. They were also informed that the avalanche had buried three heliskiers. The investigation found that the avalanche happened at around 3:30 pm. Guides from the heliskiing operation, Chugach Powder Guides, immediately […]
This Day in Alaska History-January 12th, 1916
