Utah Skier, 57, Found Dead After Being Buried Under Avalanche People 2/1/2021
A man has died after an avalanche in Park City, Utah, officials said.
The victim whom the Summit County Sheriff s Office has identified as 57-year-old local Kurt Damschroder and a friend triggered an avalanche in an area known as Square Top, in backcountry land outside resort boundaries near Park City Mountain Canyons Village, the sheriff s office reported Saturday. One of the skiers was caught in the avalanche, the sheriff s office continued of the Saturday-afternoon tragedy. The friend was able to dig to the victim and attempted lifesaving efforts. Because of the extreme avalanche danger in the area the friend had to leave. The extreme avalanche danger prevented rescuers from getting into the area before nightfall, their statement went on, adding that teams would resume rescue operations in the morning.
Skier in Utah found dead after being buried by avalanche
The body of a skier who was buried in an avalanche Saturday in the Park City backcountry has been recovered.
By: KSTU Staff
and last updated 2021-02-01 13:16:26-05
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah â The body of a skier who was
Kurt Damschroder, age 57 of Park City, was caught up in the slide that was triggered by him and a friend while skiing an area known as Square Top. My understanding, he was buried in four-to-five feet of snow, and so they were able to get him out about 11 o clock [Sunday] morning, said Lt. Andrew Wright with the Summit County Sheriff s office.
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A skier who triggered an avalanche that left him buried in Utah s backcountry on Saturday has been confirmed dead, officials said Sunday.
Rescuers recovered the body of 57-year-old Kurt Damschroder, of Park City, Utah, a day after he was swept up in the slide at an area known as Square Top, located outside the resort boundaries near Park City Mountains Canyon Village, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said. Our hearts and prayers are with Kurt’s girlfriend and family, the sheriff s office tweeted. A friend dug to Damschroder, pictured, and attempted life-saving efforts before the dangerous conditions forced the friend to flee, officials said.
The victim was identified as 57-year-old Kurt Damschroder of Park City.
Officials said he was buried in about four or five feet of snow in the “Square Top” area near the Park City Mountain Canyons Village.
“This is an area known to be very deadly,” said Lt. Andrew Wright with the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. “If someone gets in the area and triggers an avalanche, it’s usually not a great outcome.”
His body was dug out by search and rescue crews around 11 a.m. Sunday.
Authorities said Damschroder was out with a friend on what was supposed to be their last run, but the friend didn’t feel comfortable and stayed behind.