Californian Heli-Skier Dies in Chugach Avalanche Near Lake George, AK A California man died on Friday after being caught in an avalanche while heli-skiing in Alaska’s remote Chugach Mountains, marking another tragic incident during a period of elevated spring avalanche risk. Related: “We are Heartbroken” — Blackbird Mountain Guides Speak After Castle Peak, CA, Avalanche According to the Alaska State Troopers, 63-year-old Eric Sommer was caught in an avalanche at […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 29, 2026 0 Comments