Why Utah is in the middle of one of its most deadly ski seasons
Avalanches are hitting the backcountry, just as a high number of people are seeking an escape from the pandemic and pricey resorts.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People return to the Spruces Campground parking lot in Big Cottonwood Canyon after backcountry skiing and snow boarding on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.