Rescue Helicopter, Image c/o Alaska Mountain Rescue Group

^National Guard Rescue Helicopter. Alaskan Mountain Rescue Group.

We started the week with tragic news that five people were killed in a helicopter crash during a backcountry skiing trip in Alaska over the weekend.

New photos, posted by Alaskan Mountain Rescue Group, show the helicopter wreckage site.

The incident is currently being investigated.

Our thoughts and condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. Such a tragic accident.

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