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Montana Skier Buried by Avalanche Digs Himself Out But Dies of Injures

A 46-year-old male teacher from Anaconda High School in southwestern Montana was caught in an avalanche on Saturday while backcountry skiing. He was skiing on top of Olson Gultch near Anaconda, Montana when the avalanche struck. He was able to dig himself out of the avalanche debris and call for help but died at the scene due to injuries […]

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SnowBrains | May 5, 2014
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