An avalanche in the Alaskan backcountry buried three skiers under at least 40 feet of snow, Alaska Wildlife Troopers said in a dispatch Wednesday. The blanket of debris could be as deep as 100 ...

Teen Killed After Triggering Avalanche in Alaska, Where 4 Have Died in Snow Slides This Month ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A teenager has died after triggering an avalanche, the fourth person killed ...

The skiers were caught in a large avalanche around 3:30 p.m. local time near Girdwood, Alaska, a popular skiing destination about 40 miles southeast of downtown Anchorage, the Alaska Wildlife ...

(AP Photo/Amanda Loman) ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The rugged Iditarod started Monday, but a dearth of snow forced the iconic ... ice and possible encounters with wildlife with the winner expected ...