Big Cottonwood Canyon, avalanche

Victim in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche identified by officials
Authorities have identified the victim killed in the Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche over the weekend as Higinio Juan Gonzales, 59, of Salt Lake City.
2 avalanches, 1 fatal, reported in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City
Two avalanches, one fatal, were reported Saturday afternoon in Summit County’s Dutch Draw area and Big Cottonwood Canyon. Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Arlan Bennett confirmed that one person was killed in a separate avalanche,
Avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon Claims One Life, Injures Another Amid Elevated Risk Warnings
A skier died and another was injured in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, amid "Considerable" avalanche danger warnings.
Backcountry skier killed in weekend avalanche identified
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON — A backcountry skier killed in an avalanche between Big and Little Cottonwood canyons over the weekend has been identified.
Victim killed in Big Cottonwood Canyon avalanche identified
Brighton, Utah • An avalanche occurred Saturday afternoon in Big Cottonwood Canyon, claiming the life of one skier and injuring another. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the slide happened around 12:45 p.m. in the Cardiff Fork/Silver Fork area.
Avalanche sweeps away two backcountry skiers, killing one, Utah officials say
An avalanche swept away two backcountry skiers in a Utah canyon, killing one and seriously injuring the other, officials reported. The 150-foot-wide avalanche slid about 700 feet at the 10,000-foot elevation of the east bowl of the Silver Fork area of Big Cottonwood Canyon,
Avalanche kills skier, injures another at Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon
One skier died, and the other was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office said.
Identity released of backcountry skier killed in Salt Lake County avalanche
Police identified a man who died an avalanche in Silver Fork Canyon near Alta on Feb. 8. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department on Monday stated that Higinio Juan Gonzalez, 59, of Salt Lake City, was backcountry skiing with another man between Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood canyons when the avalanche was triggered.
Massive avalanche kills skier on popular Utah mountain: ‘Unimaginable heartache’
A massive avalanche on a popular Utah mountain killed a skier and left another seriously injured Saturday. The fatal mishap unfolded around 12:45 p.m. on a Big Cottonwood Canyon mountain near Cardiff Fork and Silver Fork,
New art piece "The Stars and Cottonwood" could be installed inside Denver International Airport
Denver City Council will have its first reading to approve a $3,590,500 contract with an artist for a giant piece of artwork ...
After two tense years, this popular Big Cottonwood Canyon trail has reopened — at least temporarily
Backcountry skiers and travelers can once again access the National Forest lands in the Cardiff Fork area without fear of ...
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Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson Mourns Skier's Death, Honors Rescue Team's Efforts in Big Cottonwood Canyon Avalanche
Mayor Jenny Wilson expressed sorrow over a skier's death due to an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon, offering condolences ...
Giant crystal tree may be next piece of art approved for Denver International Airport
Denver City Council will have its first reading to approve a $3,590,500 contract with an artist for a giant piece of artwork at Denver International Airport.
High school boys basketball: Cottonwood spoils senior night, clutches outright Region 10 title in win over Hillcrest
It was a do-or-die senior night game for Hillcrest, as a loss meant the Huskies no longer could win a region title. However, ...
'An 8-person hugging tree': Nebraska now boasts largest cottonwood in the United States
It’s not very assuming until you get right up to it and you see how big that trunk is. You’re like ‘Holy cow, that’s a big ...
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Cottonwood hires former Sedona Airport Manager
The former general manager/chief operating officer of the Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority in Sedona has been hired as the ...
Will Big and Little Cottonwood canyons become state parks?
A state senator wants to work with the federal government on land trades and facility acquisitions to create two new state ...