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Skier Killed in Avalanche on Mt. McKinley

June 11, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

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A skier was confirmed dead after being caught in a soft slab avalanche from below the Rescue Gully above Camp 14 on Mt. McKinley West Buttress Route at approximately 6:15 p.m. on June 10, 2025.

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