Fatal Avalanches Strike Denali National Park and Summit County
TL;DR
Eric Walter, a Denali National Park staffer, was killed in an avalanche he triggered while skiing alone on an unnamed, north-facing slope south of Jenny Creek. His vehicle was found parked off Denali's main road, and his gear was spotted amid an avalanche debris field. Walter's job was to guide others in the 6.1 million acre federal park, help keep its communications humming, and assist visitors and workers stay safe.
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