Wendy Wagner: Avalanche Center Director & Olympian

Alaskas Snow Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Avalanche Expert Wendy WagnerWendy Wagner, a renowned avalanche expert and two-time Olympic cross-country skier, passed away at 52 after a battle with ovarian cancer. She served as the director of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center, transforming it into a professional organization with expanded coverage and staff. Known for her positive attitude and exceptional communication skills, Wagner was admired by colleagues and athletes alike. Her passing is deeply mourned by the snow community. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.