a widow and an 11 year old daughter. His last words to his wife were, “Head for the trees!” and she was saved.
I would like to know more about how the trees can save you. Could you climb out under 20’ of snow if hanging on to one?
I’m guessing that there was a stand of woods that deflected the avalanche, or left voids in the snow. I’m just reporting what the article said. I wasn’t there.