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[PHOTOS] Snowboarder Missing in Snowy Millcreek Canyon, UT, Was Killed by Avalanche




Updated at 11:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, December 31, 2024–The body of a snowboarder (initially reported to be a hiker) missing since Saturday was discovered by a member of the public on Monday and retrieved on Tuesday. The victim appears to have been buried in an avalanche just below Porter Fork Pass.

“Rescue #41: Missing snowboarder in Mill Creek

Date: December 29, 2024. 3:00PM

Duration: 3 days

Salt Lake County SAR was called out for a missing backcountry snowboarder/splitboarder (A splitboard is a snowboard which splits into two halves. These halves become skis for travelling uphill, or touring.).

An unattended black lab had been found Saturday night above the Porter Fork road. The owner’s name and contact information was retrieved from the dog’s microchip, and this information matched reports being received Sunday afternoon of an overdue party in Mill Creek Canyon. The overdue party’s vehicle was located in Mill Creek Canyon at the Porter Fork trailhead.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter started a search with their long-range receiver (LRR). The long-range receiver hangs from the helicopter and allows rescuers to search for beacon signals from the air. Due to weather, avalanche conditions, and limited daylight, ground teams were not able to get very far into Porter Fork Sunday night.

The search started again early Monday morning. Ground teams from the Utah Avalanche Center and SLCOSAR were able to make it higher into Porter Fork, but due to dangerous avalanche conditions, they were unable to search the upper area. When the weather cleared later in the day, drones and the DPS helicopter with the LRR were able to search Upper Porter Fork for a few hours.

Later that day, a good Samaritan was in Upper Porter Fork and performed a beacon search on an avalanche debris pile and was able to locate the overdue party, buried approximately three feet deep near the toe of the avalanche debris.

Early Tuesday morning, SLCOSAR continued operations to recover the individual. After aerial reconnaissance of the accident site, performed with the DPS helicopter, it was determined that avalanche control work was required to make the scene safe for ground teams to complete the recovery operation.

The DPS helicopter flew a UDOT control team to perform this work, which resulted in several additional avalanches at the accident site.

One avalanche covered the ascent track in Upper Porter Fork, and another nearly reburied the patient. While control work was being conducted, a helicopter with a hoist from Life Flight was called to help insert rescuers into the accident scene along with the DPS helicopter.

Around noon, the scene was deemed safe enough for rescuers to be inserted onto Porter Fork Ridge near the accident location. While rescuers were being inserted, reports began coming in regarding an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon with a possible burial. SAR resources were diverted to this accident, while Life Flight and ground teams continued the Porter Fork recovery. Life Flight was able to fly the recovered party and all SAR members out from the accident site.

Salt Lake County Search and Rescue wishes to express condolences to friends and family of the deceased.

While it is never our goal to criticize someone involved in an accident, this should serve as a stark reminder to how unstable the snowpack is in the Wasatch right now, and how many resources, time, and risk to personal a backcountry winter operation in these conditions require.

We have had two avalanche deaths in the last three days. Both patients were traveling solo, in High hazard terrain. Now is the time to stick to low angle terrain, read the avalanche forecast, have a partner, tell someone where you are going and when you will be back, and bring rescue gear.

A big thanks to #UtahDPS, #UDOTCottonwoods, #IntermountainLifeFlight, #utahavalancheCenter, #WasatchBackcountryRescue and #SLSheriff for supporting this operation.”

– Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue



David Ethier, a 38-year-old Canadian, has been identified as the victim. Ethier was hiking with his dog, and his vehicle was discovered at the Porter Fork trailhead. His family reported him overdue. Rescuers found Ethier’s dog alive on the trail, which aided in locating his body.

The fatality is the fourth avalanche-related death in North America this winter.



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Original article, published 1:45 a.m. PST on Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Salt Lake County authorities have launched a search operation for a 38-year-old hiker missing since Sunday in Millcreek Canyon, Utah. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was reported overdue before noon after embarking on a solo hike in the Porter Fork area.



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Search and rescue teams deployed early Monday, utilizing snowmobiles and drones to navigate the snow-packed terrain. Due to adverse weather conditions, the Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter remains on standby.

Deputy Arlan Bennett highlighted the precautions taken against high avalanche risk, a concern echoed by the National Weather Service’s warning for the Wasatch Range—a recent storm deposited over two feet of snow in nearby canyons and complicated rescue efforts.

“Our Search and Rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate the individual. We remain hopeful and are doing everything in our power to bring him home safely.”

– Sheriff Rosie Rivera

Authorities temporarily suspended the search at 6:30 p.m. Monday due to deteriorating weather and darkness. Operations are set to resume Tuesday morning. The Porter Fork Trail remains closed as the search continues.

Millcreek Canyon, located east of Salt Lake City, is a popular recreational area known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities. Porter Fork in Millcreek Canyon is a winter recreation hub from November to July. The closed upper gate creates ideal conditions for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding. While popular for its scenic trails and pet-friendly policy, visitors should be aware of avalanche risks on steeper sections and potential parking limitations. Proper preparation is essential for safely enjoying this snowy destination.



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