The victim, whose name has not yet been released, parked her car at the resort’s lot Wednesday afternoon and went ski-touring by herself up a ridge. Two ski patrollers saw evidence of an avalanche Thursday morning and decided to investigate. They found the woman’s hand and backpack sticking out of the snow.
This is a terribly sad situation and a tragic reminder that you never– ever– under any circumstances go skiing by yourself in the backcountry when avalanche conditions exist.
[image from Fox Spokane]