A European man heli-skiing in the Chugach Mountains has died from his injuries after being pushed into a band of rocks. According to a statement released by Silverton Mountain Guides, the incident occurred on the afternoon of Feb. 2 in the Lake George region of the mountains, near the Knik Glacier.
Heli-skier dies after being pushed into rocks by a loose snow avalanche in the Chugach MountainsPALMER, Alaska - A European man heli-skiing in the Chugach Mountains has died from his injuries after being pushed into a band of rocks.
The heli-skiing company said the man was “rapidly transported to Anchorage via helicopter” following the incident, but later died at a local area hospital.
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