30-year-old dies after avalanche on popular California mountain | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKatie HawkinsonMonday 29 December 2025 20:18 GMTUK weather: Will it snow in the New Year? Temperatures set to dip next weekA ski patroller at California's Mammoth Mountain resort died after being caught in an avalanche while performing mitigation work.Cole Murphy, 30, sustained critical injuries on Friday morning on Lincoln Mountain and passed away two days later.A second patroller involved in the same incident also suffered serious injuries but is recovering after successful surgery.Murphy's family released a statement highlighting his dedication to his work, his love for the mountain, and his partner, Hayley.This marks the second death of a Mammoth Mountain ski patroller on Lincoln Mountain this year, following Claire Murphy's death in February during similar avalanche mitigation efforts.In fullSki patroller dies after being injured carrying out avalanche mitigation work on California mountainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in