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The man had activated his avalanche beacon, but was found under 10-12 feet of avalanche debris.
The 27-year-old snowboarder was found in a tree well early Monday morning.
Although the man's airbag deployed, he was partially buried and did not survive the avalanche.
“Cooke City is always a snowmobile and backcountry skiers paradise, but it is even more incredible without any tourists being allowed entry through Yellowstone Park,” a backcountry snowboarder wrote in an email.
When it comes to avalanche safety, a recent study says solo travelers or pairs are less likely to be caught in a snow slide.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is the gateway to Grand Teton National Park.
