A 37-year-old avalanche forecaster lost his life last week when he accidently triggered the natural disaster that quickly enveloped him in a few feet of snow.Nicholas Burks caused a snow slip in while skiing down a mountain in the backcountry and was unable to be resuscitated when found.Burks had all the recommended gear and training but - a survival expert told DailyMail.com that the tragic death should not deter people from preparing for avalanches.
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