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Avalanches, Blizzard Kill 12 in Nepal’s Mountains

An avalanche and blizzard in Nepal’s mountainous north have killed at least 12 people, including eight foreign trekkers, officials said Wednesday. Five other climbers were hit by a separate avalanche on Mount Dhaulagiri and remain missing. The death toll was …

Winter Toll: 4 Died in Utah Avalanches

The ski season is closing with four avalanche fatalities in Utah, including the death of a safety professional. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the number is average for a Utah winter. The first death of a Utah avalanche forecaster …