John Branch, reporting for The New York Times:
The very thing the 16 skiers and snowboarders had sought — fresh, soft snow — instantly became the enemy. Somewhere above, a pristine meadow cracked in the shape of a lightning bolt, slicing a slab nearly 200 feet across and 3 feet deep. Gravity did the rest.
Beyond the gripping story, this article is one of the best examples of how the web can be exploited to enhance the experience for readers. And this piece really is an experience - you’ll be enthralled. I hope this encourages companies to extend online news beyond merely transferring text from paper to text on screen.