Backcountry Skier Killed In Avalanche Identified As John Kuo From Vail
Backcountry Skier Killed In Avalanche Identified As John Kuo From Vail

The backcountry skier who died in an avalanche near Vail Resort on Thursday has been identified as 41-year-old John Kuo from Vail.

Kuo became trapped in the East Vail Chutes outside the boundary of Vail Mountain.