Avalanche: Turnagain

Location: Main bowl

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Observer:
Route & General Observations

Observed a snowmachine-triggered avalanche in Main Bowl. Rider and sled both carried. Both sled/rider stayed on top of the debris and rider was able to deploy an airbag. No injuries noted.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger SnowmachinerRemote Trigger No
Avalanche Type Soft SlabAspect North
Elevation 2200ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown Depth3ftWidth 1000ft
Vertical Run 300ft  
Near Miss / Accident Details
Number Caught/Carried? 1Number Partially Buried?0
Number Fully Buried?0Number Injured?0
Number Fatalities?0  
Events of the day

This event was observed.

Sled triggered slide. Rider was climbing the slope when it released.
Watched the slide happen and spoke with the party involved.
Rider and sled both carried. Both sled/rider stayed on top of the debris and rider was able to deploy an airbag. No injuries noted.

Rescue events

Rider that was caught was able to self extricate.

Both riders were equipped with BEACON, probe, shovel, radio and airbags.
They also knew how to use them.
Second member of the party was in a safe zone when this slide happened.

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