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Ice Avalanche Kills Climber Near Ruth Gorge

Sue Deyoe, KTNA – TalkeetnaAn ice avalanche killed a climber near the Ruth Gorge in the Alaska Range early Thursday morning. It’s the first climbing death of the season. Those involved in the accident and those that climb on the Ruth Glacier on a regular basis are examining the event and wonder what could have been done differently.Download Audio (MP3)