Joseph is a city in Wallowa County, Oregon, United States. Originally named Silver Lake and Lake City, the city formally named itself in 1880 for Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce people. The population was 1,081 at the 2010 census. From Wikipedia
Nick Burks, an experienced backcountry skier and avalanche specialist, was killed in an avalanche he triggered, underscoring the risks of the sport.
