Authorities confirmed on Saturday that Victor resident and professional backcountry snowmobiler Rob Kincaid died after he was caught in an avalanche on Friday afternoon near Palisades Peak north of Palisades Reservoir.
The 46-year-old’s body was recovered by emergency responders on Saturday morning.
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