Author: Cole Schreiber and Andrew Nassetta
Some Westminster skiers and snowboarders lack backcountry knowledge
Utah avalanches have killed 116 skiers and snowboarders since 1958—an average of two deaths per year. Around 20 percent of those killed in avalanches are between the ages of 18 and 25—the typical age of a traditional college student. Many students are drawn to Westminster College because of its proximity to the mountains but are unaware of the dangers that come with the winter sports. “A...