Dec 20, 2012 kristen millares young contributed research. The 2012 tunnel creek avalanche occurred in the northwest united states on february 19, 2012. John branch indepth details many sources multimedia aspect great reporting made story significant timeliness long for the average reader jim jack advice from johnthings we learned developer. Avalanches in tunnel creek flathead avalanche center. The victim of yesterday mornings avalanche at wolf creek has been formally identified as scott kay, according to a statement from the mineral county sheriffs office. The multimedia presentation published through new york times conveys the story of the avalanche of tunnel creek that engulfed 16 snow enthusiasts, in 2012, beneath an abundance of ice and snow. Snow fall the avalanche at tunnel creek on behance. Without warning, a slab of snow cracked and swept violently down. Patty morrison and jamie owens stevens pass professional ski patrol and mark moore nwac location. The avalanche at tunnel creek by kara ramsey on prezi. Both directions of interstate 70 reopened near the eisenhower tunnel tuesday evening after crews spent most of the day clearing snow and debris from a planned avalanche. The boys, in this small, skicrazy community, is shorthand for three wellknown, wellloved local men who were killed in an avalanche at tunnel creek, in the. Colorado man helps save snowmobiler from avalanche fox31 denver. The avalanche at tunnel creek illustrates and enriches superb traditional feature writing by john branch using stillphoto slide shows animated simulations and stunning aerial video it documents and analyzes the causes and deadly impact of a monster avalanche in washingtons cascade mountains that was triggered.
It happened at about noon pst in the tunnel creek section of. In real time, and based on data from the swiss institute. The avalanche at tunnel creek miss cellania saturday, december 22, 2012 at 1. Report prepared by evan woods, stevens pass professional ski patrol incident description. The interactive topographic maps, actual video footage of the day in question from folks in the story, the vivid photography, the video interviews, and most.
The mountain that had a high avalanche danger for that day. Video of cop killer featured in new trump campaign push. I rapelled down into the starting zone of the chute and dug a pit at 6,300. The article itself is a great read that draws you in right from the very beginning and keeps you there until the end, but i want to write about the way the article is presented instead of reacting to the content. Jan 02, 20 the mountain that was known to be dangerous. The avalanche at tunnel creek, by new york times reporter john. Sep 23, 2014 these are just a few words that can sum up the works of john branchs snowfall. It involved interviews with every survivor, the families of the deceased, first responders at tunnel creek, officials at stevens pass and snowscience experts.
Tunnel creek drainage, back side of cowboy mountain beyond ski area boundaryback country side. Northern new mexico taos snowpack, weather, and avalanche. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to. This article is about an avalanche at tunnel creek, a ski slope on cowboy mountain in washington. Packaged together as a sixpart story interwoven with interactive graphics, animated. Home forums campfire chaff incredible story at the nyt snow fall.
As a model text, this example of digital writing is the kind of writing that we should be preparing our students to do. Disaster on the mountain the new york times we use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. A spectacular realization of the potential of digitalage storytelling snow fall. The mountain whose dangers were disregarded by the dozen skierssnowboards that day. The avalanche at tunnel creek kristen millares young. The northwest weather and avalanche center rated the avalanche danger as high on sunday morning for elevations 5,000 feet and above and warned of widespread natural and triggered soft and wind.
The next chapter tunnel creek avalanche tv episode 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It was a privilege to help create the nyt article and ebook, snow fall. I70 reopened in both directions after crews clear snow from. I like to be scared, i think it brings out your highest level of concentration and focus.
The avalanche at tunnel creek for all you backcountry powder hounds out there, this piece is worth reading. Remembering the tunnel creek avalanche seattle met. The avalanche at tunnel creek, by new york times reporter john branch, tells the harrowing story of skiers caught in an avalanche. Elite skiers on a backcountry adventure are hit by an avalanche. This tale of last februarys tunnel creek avalanche which is also worth reading, not just looking at opens with fullscreen video on loop we know it looks like a gif, but its not of. The avalanche at tunnel creek, is a new york times multimedia feature by reporter john branch about the 2012 tunnel creek avalanche, published on december 20, 2012. The avalanche at tunnel creek, is a new york times multimedia feature by. I fully believe my backpack saved my life, elyse saugstad said after she survived the 2012 tunnel creek. Elyse saugstad is a survivor of the 2012 tunnel creek avalanche. The fog of pow and the tunnel creek avalanche the new yorker.
Without warning, a slab of snow cracked and swept violently down the mountain. The new york times will be publishing the full article on friday, dec. Dec 21, 2012 the fresh powder beckoned 16 expert skiers and snowboarders into the backcountry. Hundreds of miles away from his grand junction home, anthony sours spent his thursday snowmobiling along the wyoming range in the horse creek area near pinedale. At seattle met, eva holland talks to the survivors and explores the aftermath of the tunnel creek avalanche the tragedy that inspired snow fall five years after a massive snow slide claimed the lives of three men.
Jan 27, 2015 the blizzard raging outside recalls the looping gif of drifting snow that opens the 20 pulitzer prize winning new york times feature story, snowfall. On the other side of the ridge, we found 1218 of new snow on top of the 21 crust. Nov 14, 2012 tunnel vision what started as a glorious powder day ended in a desperate fight for survival after three skiers were buried by a killer avalanche in the backcountry of stevens pass, in washingtons. Patroller killed in wolf creek avalanche powder magazine. A simulation of the avalanche at tunnel creek as part of the new york times snow fall special project. An immersive reading experience with graphics, video, and photography.
It happened at about noon pst in the tunnel creek section of stevens pass, a mountain pass through the cascade mountains of washington, at the border of king and chelan counties. The fresh powder beckoned 16 expert skiers and snowboarders into the backcountry. Kay 41, a 16year veteran at wolf creek, was the father of two young boys, with his wife, chantelle, according to a wellreported story in the durango herald. The avalanche at tunnel creek, which won the 20 pulitzer prize for feature writing as a distinguished example of feature writing giving prime consideration to quality of writing, originality and concision, using any available journalistic tool. You dont wanna stop living your life to you know be safe. Apr 26, 20 site visit sheep creek avalanche near loveland pass.
Tunnel creek avalanche accidents01202002 informational report on two avalanche accidents in the tunnel creek area near stevens pass, wa01212002. What the new york timess snow fall means to online. On average, avalanches claim the lives of over 150 people worldwide every year, be. Eva holland talks to the survivors and explores the aftermath of the tunnel creek avalanche the tragedy that inspired snow fall five years after a massive snow slide claimed the lives of three men. The avalanche at tunnel creek viewing 3 posts 1 through 3 of 3 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry. Dec 20, 2012 the tragic tale of the massive avalanche that killed three people at the outofbounds tunnel creek ski run near stevens pass last february gets a detailed telling in a series that has started in. Backcountry avalanche, snow, and weather information for the northern new mexico area. The article won the 20 pulitzer prize in feature writing and a peabody award. The mountain that collected almost three feet of snow one day before. Then, the author follows with the description of one of the survivors, elyse saugstad, a professional skier. The tunnel creek syndrome seems like it may have been in play here.
The snow burst through the trees with no warning but a lastsecond whoosh of sound, a twostory wall of white and chris rudolphs piercing cry. March 7th, 2019 by gripped posted in gripped outdoors tags. It starts by introducing the 16 skiers and snowboarders who were protagonists on a big avalanche at tunnel creek. The tunnel creek avalanche took the lives of three worldclass skiers and was immortalized in. For those who had worried about the future of longer form storytelling in the digital age, the future had suddenly, spectacularly arrived. She credits her survival to knowledge arm yourself with it. Subscribe to the times video newsletter for free and get a handpicked selection of the best videos from the new york times every week. Dec 20, 2012 this tale of last februarys tunnel creek avalanche which is also worth reading, not just looking at opens with fullscreen video on loop we know it looks like a gif, but its not of.
The avalanche at tunnel creek, publicado por the new york times en. Took the sleds to tunnel creek to look at a nw facing chute off of tunnel ridge. Site visit sheep creek avalanche near loveland pass the. Only the interactive components of a video will be judged. In ny times i found this incredible piece about avalanches and avalanche survival.
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