Two backcountry skiers were tragically killed in an avalanche that occurred in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The avalanche happened at an elevation of 6,700 feet on a south-facing slope and was classified as D2, indicating the potential for serious injury or death. Emergency services responded quickly to reports near a snowmobile trail in Happy Valley, and while the victims were longtime residents of central Oregon, their identities have not yet been disclosed. This incident underscores the dangerous conditions that can arise when skiing in backcountry areas currently facing avalanche risks.
The avalanche, occurring at 6,700 feet on a south-facing slope, was classified as D2, indicating significant potential to injure or kill.
Longtime residents of central Oregon, the two victims' names have yet to be released, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.
Emergency response teams were deployed after reports of an avalanche near a snowmobile trail in Happy Valley, west of Bend.
The incident highlights the inherent risks of backcountry skiing, particularly in areas with avalanche conditions.
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