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The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) is reporting that an avalanche-related death occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The UAC’s initial report is missing information ahead of a pending investigation, but here’s what we know so far.
The incident occurred in a backcountry zone called East Bowl near Solitude Mountain Resort and Brighton Resort in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon. The avalanche released at an elevation of 10,300′ on a West aspect. The cause of the avalanche is unknown at this time.
According to the preliminary report, the slide caught and carried two skiers. One skier died from, “trauma” while the other sustained, “significant leg injuries and was evacuated via helicopter.” Wasatch Backcountry Rescue, Utah DPS, and Powderbird responded to the incident. The name of the deceased skier has not been released at this time.
The Utah Avalanche Center’s upcoming investigation will reveal more details about what caused the avalanche. This article will continue to be updated as more information is released.
Photo: B. Winston/UAC
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Source: Utah News