Recovery Effort Underway for Three Missing Skiers Caught in Alaska Avalanche

Alaska State Troopers reported that ‘multiple’ skiers were trapped in an avalanche near Anchorage, with three skiers buried between 40 and nearly 100 feet deep near the West Fork of 20 Mile River near Girdwood. Poor weather conditions have hampered recovery efforts, with helicopter flights and assessments delayed until Thursday. The missing skiers have been identified as David Linder from Florida, Charles Eppard from Montana, and Jeremy Leif from Minnesota. Aerial assessments were scheduled for Thursday to determine additional avalanche danger and recovery options.