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<br /> <br />An aval anche path near Vai I. Note the foundations of <br />condominium units abandoned because of the hazard. <br /> <br />:'In <br /> <br />The experienced skiers whisked out onto the slope and down, <br />I ntent on sk i i ng toward and then through a sma I I stand of <br />timber. When the first skier reached the bottom of the <br />5 lope, her compan i on had van I shed. Less than an hour I atsr <br />the missing skier was found suffocated under three feet~of <br />snow from a sma II ava I anche that ran on I y 90 feet. <br /> <br />Note <br />These examples are from ItThe Snowy Torrents, Avalanche <br />Accidents in the United States. 1910-1966." published by the <br />Alta Avalanche Study Center, U.S. Forest Service. <br /> <br />Case History <br /> <br />In 1972 a subdivision near Val I was allowed in an avalanche <br />path not far from the ski area and construction began on <br />condominiums. The bui Ider was stopped after financial <br />institutions withdrew money from the project on learning it <br />was in an avalanche path and mudflow zone. Today the <br />development is but a concrete foundation--a monument that <br />property damage can be prevented and lives saved by <br />responsible action. The geologically hazardous area is not <br />zoned tor open space. The case Is a landmark example of what <br />can happen when I and-use regu I at Ions are I ega II y circumvented <br />and the builder's and the public's best interests are <br />ignored. <br />