Three men with Minnesota ties are among the missing and feared dead after an avalanche in Girdwood, Alaska, last Tuesday.

Jeremy Leif and two friends were buried beneath at least 40 feet of snow in a Tuesday avalanche near the resort town of Girdwood.

Three people are feared to be dead after being buried by a large avalanche while on a guided heli-skiing trip near Girdwood, Alaska, authorities said. (Dreamstime) Three skiers identified Thursday as feared killed in an Alaskan avalanche had Minnesota connections.

Alaska State Troopers continue to search for three backcountry skiers who are missing after an avalanche earlier this week.

Dangerous avalanche conditions in the area persist, stalling recovery efforts and prompting warnings from forecasters.

Minnesotans were in a group of skiers who are believed to be dead after an avalanche south of Anchorage this week, authorities have confirmed.

A number of skiers who are believed to be dead following an avalanche near a ski resort in Alaska have Minnesota ties.