Hiker Lost In Sierra Avalanche
Another hiker lost. This is one of the worst years for avalanches in years. Possibly, the worst ever. It will hopefully not reach the highest number of deaths. But in the number of different avalanches.
I do not know the highest number in one season but in 1910 a train was hit in Stevens Pass Washington killing 96. It was the nations worst death toll from an avalanche.
I heard from the weather channel the other night that 27 people had been killed in the US so far this season.
Update: Avalanche.org is saying 27. It seems that it is not the highest year recently.
Morgan Cowles, 39, was one of two men hiking in the backcountry when the avalanche occurred, said Alex Picavet, a National Park Service spokesman. They were reported overdue, and on Tuesday searchers found Cowles at the bottom of a steep slope.
I do not know the highest number in one season but in 1910 a train was hit in Stevens Pass Washington killing 96. It was the nations worst death toll from an avalanche.
I heard from the weather channel the other night that 27 people had been killed in the US so far this season.
Update: Avalanche.org is saying 27. It seems that it is not the highest year recently.
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