Tony Seibert, the grandson of Vail Ski Resort co-founder Peter Seibert was killed during an avalanche Tuesday in the back country of Vail, Colorado.
Three sustained minor injuries during the avalanche, but Seibert was the only one killed. Seibert's family says he was an avid skier in the area. (Via YouTube / Tony Seibert)
According to Colorado's Avalanche Information Center, "This (avalanche) was most likely triggered by the people who got caught in it,"
The day of the avalanche the center also tweeted, "very large Persistent Slabs possible" even though weather conditions were otherwise great. (Via Twitter / @CAICsummit)
According to TheDenver Postthe area of Vail where Seibert died, "is one of the deadliest resort-accessible areas for avalanches in the country."
Seibert's death marks the second fatality by avalanche this season in Colorado. This video shows a near death experience for one Vail skier just a few days before Christmas. (Via CNN)
"Were you afraid for your life?"
"Yea when I was deep under the snow before it stopped completely I was really worried I was going to be completely buried and suffocate to death." (Via NBC)
This tribute video was made for Seibert hours after his death with the description, "I loved every moment I spent around Tony and so did his friends and family. He was always so uplifting and caring for others. You will be greatly missed Tony." (Via Vimeo / SMK Media)
