Backcountry skier killed after buried by avalanche in Idaho, officials say

An experienced backcountry skier was killed after they were caught in an avalanche in Idaho on Friday, officials said.

The skier, who has not been identified, was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range with another experienced backcountry skier, the Sawtooth Avalanche Center said.

One skier triggered the slope collapse while climbing down to where the pair were going to ski, officials said. He got caught in a small avalanche, which set off a second larger avalanche.