Alaska, avalanche and Radio Mankato

Radio station owner, two friends killed after getting stuck in Alaska avalanche while heli-skiing
A radio station owner and his two friends were killed after heli-skiing onto a rugged Alaskan mountain and getting trapped in a massive avalanche on Tuesday.
Owner of Mankato radio network among 3 skiers buried in Alaskan avalanche
Radio Mankato identified one of the skiers caught in the backcountry avalanche as David Linder, who was part of a heli-skiing group.
Skiers buried in Alaska avalanche had Minnesota ties
Three people are feared to be dead after being buried by a large avalanche while on a guided heli-skiing trip near Girdwood, Alaska, authorities said. (Dreamstime) Three skiers identified Thursday as feared killed in an Alaskan avalanche had Minnesota connections.
Former Radio Station Owner’s Son Feared Dead In Alaska Avalanche
The incident occurred Tuesday, claiming the life of John David Linder. Linder’s father John Linder, who is deceased, in 2010 was involved in a transaction with Randy Michaels’ Radioactive LLC, was skiing with three men when the avalanche began.
Heli-skiers killed in avalanche near Girdwood all had Minnesota ties
Dangerous avalanche conditions in the area persist, stalling recovery efforts and prompting warnings from forecasters.
Heli-Skiers Killed in Monstrous Alaska Avalanche Identified
Three heli-skiers were killed by a massive avalanche in Alaska's Chugach National Forest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The victims were buried by 40-100 feet of avalanche debris according to the professional backcountry guides with Chugach Powder Guides.
Heli-skiers killed by massive avalanche came to Alaska from different states but grew up together in Minnesota
The three men killed Tuesday by a massive avalanche during a guided heli-skiing trip in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood came together in Alaska after meeting years ago in Minnesota.
Three Skiers Killed in Alaskan Avalanche
Officials at the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center have confirmed that three skiers on a heli-skiing tour died in an avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, southeast of Anchorage, this week. The avalanche occurred on March 4 at about 3:30 pm.
Skiing victim in Alaska feared dead identified as Minnesota radio station owner
An owner of several radio stations across Minnesota is among three skiers believed to have died in an avalanche in Alaska.
Tribute to 'devoted' Minnesota father killed in Alaska avalanche
Jeremy Leif and two friends were buried beneath at least 40 feet of snow in a Tuesday avalanche near the resort town of ...
Men with Minnesota ties believed dead after Alaskan avalanche
Charlie Eppard, originally from Mankato, and Jeremy Leif are two of the three skiers who went missing following an avalanche ...
3 missing skiers likely buried in Alaska backcountry avalanche have been identified
The three missing skiers who were reportedly buried under up to 100 feet of snow after an avalanche in the Alaska backcountry ...
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Efforts to recover 3 heli-skiers buried in avalanche near Girdwood on hold due to dangerous conditions
The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center also issued a special bulletin warning of dangerous avalanche ...