North America's Second Avalanche Death This Past Weekend In Utah
Tragedy befell the backcountry of Park City, Utah as an avalanche in the Dutch Draw area claimed the life of a man who would be the second avalanche related fatality in North America for the current season.
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| A Map Of The Area - Credit: UAC |
A group of snowboarders later came across Tauszik's equipment and realized there was a person buried in the snow. That group was able to dig Tauszik out of the avalanche and begin life-saving procedures. However, it was not enough and Tauszik was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
On the day of the accident, the Utah Avalanche Center posted a forecast that stated "A CONSIDERABLE DANGER exists on many mid and upper elevation slopes. The danger is most pronounced on steep northwest to easterly facing terrain at the mid and upper elevations. In this terrain, human triggered slides may step down 3-4' deep and hundreds of feet wide. This terrain is to be avoided."
Raymond "Matt" Tauszik was the executive chef for Marriot Salt Lake City University Park. Condolences and well wishes are being sent to the family and friends of Tauszik.
Photo Credit: Utah Avalanche Center
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