A group of highly experienced skiers are caught in an avalanche - likely of their own making - on a steep downhill run at Tunnel Creek, Washington. The article is very thorough (16,000 words), well-researched and well-written. The text is complemented by great design, and videos, photos and graphics that help the reader to understand the terrain, the allure of skiing powder, the science behind what causes avalanches, and the unfolding tragedy. I felt that this medium did justice to the story as well as, or possibly better than a video documentary could have.
Snowfall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek
I came across the piece via the Longform podcast (thanks Sonya for putting me onto this), a weekly interview with a writer/editor of longform journalism. The interviews are a bit hit and miss, I wouldn't recommend the podcast that led me to this story, but they often prompt a discovery of great articles. I really enjoyed this interview with the editors of Mother Jones magazine, and I'm planning to chase up a couple of the articles they mention. My favourite interview so far is with Jon Ronson.
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