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Skier Trapped After Alta Avalanche

KPCW | By Leslie Thatcher
Published December 11, 2013 at 3:53 PM MST
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Utah Avalanche Center

A backcountry skier dragged into a ravine by an avalanche Monday was saved by a special air bag she deployed in a bid to stay afloat. KPCW's Leslie Thatcher has more. 

Credit Utah Avalanche Center

State & RegionalAvalancheUtah Avalanche CenterDrew HardestyAltaGrizzly Gulch
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