Another Avalanche Fatality in USA

2nd January 2025

Four people have died in avalanches across the holiday period  including two in Utah.

The latest fatality is a 38-year old Canadian, David Ethier, who was out snowboarding with his dog in Millcreek Canyon near Salt Lake City.

People found the dog and alerted the authorities.

His body was later found.

Next of kin have been informed.

The authorities are urging caution in the backcountry after recent heavy snowfall.