In the Idaho backcountry near Stevens Peak, authorities have located and retrieved the body of a male skier who was caught in an avalanche. The incident occurred while the skier was backcountry skiing with two other individuals, who were rescued the previous day.

After receiving a GPS alert of a possible fatality in an avalanche, authorities established communications using a GPS texting device with the two rescued skiers. Following a search of the area, the pair were located and transported for medical care. One of the skiers sustained a broken arm during the ordeal.

Based on information provided by the rescued skiers, authorities conducted a search for the third member of the skiing party. Unfortunately, the search had to be postponed overnight but was successfully resumed the following day, resulting in the recovery of the deceased skier's body. The individual has been identified as Corey J. Zalewski by the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.

The search and rescue efforts involved personnel from various agencies, including the sheriff's offices in Shoshone, Kootenai, and Spokane counties, as well as the U.S. Air Force and other regional emergency crews. The area of the avalanche was located several miles southwest of the Lookout Peak ski area and more than 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Missoula, Montana.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangerous conditions present in the area due to recent snowfall and blowing winds that have created unstable conditions on high, steep slopes. The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center had issued warnings about the likelihood of avalanches triggered by human activity on steeper terrain.

In a separate incident, an avalanche on Highway 21 in central Idaho trapped two vehicles but resulted in no injuries. The individuals inside the vehicles were able to escape and seek help using a cellphone. Limited cellular service in the region posed challenges for emergency response, prompting authorities to encourage the use of satellite devices like Garmin for backcountry travel.

These avalanches in Idaho come after California reported the first U.S. avalanche death of the season at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe. The incident resulted in one fatality, and four people were trapped. Another avalanche in the same area occurred the following day, but no casualties were reported. In Washington state, three members of a mountain climbing club from New York lost their lives in an avalanche on a remote peak in the Cascade Mountains in February.

As winter recreationists are drawn to the region after a prolonged dry spell, authorities continue to emphasize the dangerous conditions for both recreationists and rescuers. In light of the recent incidents, officials are urging people to stay in lower areas for their safety.

Note: The number of fatalities, injuries, and dates were not provided in the given information, so these details have not been included in the article.