Community Effort Turns Tragedy into Avalanche Safety Movement
Carbon County Sheriff
Alex Bakken
In February of 2024, a fatal avalanche in the Sierra Madre Range shook our close-knit community to its core. With the support of our citizens here in Carbon County, the tragic loss we experienced that winter has since transformed into a powerful movement for avalanche education, preparedness, and public safety here in Carbon County’s mountain backcountry.