Report reveals new details into what led up to a deadly Weber Canyon avalanche that killed one skier last month.
The avalanche, which happened on March 9 in upper Weber Canyon, claimed the life of one skier and injured another, both of whom were completely caught buried in the snow.READ: Skier recalls deadly Weber Canyon avalanche that killed group member
The group successfully completed eight runs before embarking on their ninth run which ultimately caused the avalanche. Skier three was still on the slope as skier four began to ski down the mountain, at which point the avalanche was triggered. Second, there were two people buried. The more people are buried, UAC explained, the more complex and time-consuming a rescue becomes.
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