A Canadian man has died in an avalanche while splitboarding in Utah. David Éthier, an avid outdoorsman from Quebec, was caught in the slide over the weekend. His body was recovered on Tuesday.
Authorities in Utah confirmed that Éthier, 38, was in Millcreek Canyon near Salt Lake City when the incident occurred. The death has prompted mourning among his colleagues and the local community.
Éthier worked in technical support for BRP, a Quebec-based manufacturer of powersports vehicles and marine products. According to a company spokesperson, he was a well-respected member of the team.
BRP expressed condolences to Éthier's family and friends, emphasizing his passion for his work and his love of nature. His colleagues remember him as someone who combined his professional life with his passion for the outdoors.
