| Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | Yes |
| Avalanche Type | Hard Slab | Aspect | West |
| Elevation | 2500ft | Slope Angle | 38deg |
| Crown Depth | unknown | Width | 600ft |
| Vertical Run | 1500ft |
Avalanche: Chugach State Park
Location: South Fork, Eagle River, West of North Bowl
Through Hunter Pass toward Ship Creek on skiers left.
Avalanche investigation for a close call that occurred Wednesday, March 11th. A solo ptarmigan hunter on skis triggered and was fully buried in an avalanche in the Ship Creek drainage side. Hunter/skier was able to self rescue and is OK. Please see account from the individual involved HERE. (this report is posted on March 11th on the observation page)
Near Miss / Accident Details
| Number Caught/Carried? | 1 | Number Partially Buried? | 0 |
| Number Fully Buried? | 1 | Number Injured? | 1 |
| Number Fatalities? | 0 |
Avalanche Details
R4D3
Rescue events
Self. Debris 2m deep.
Snowpack
Snowpack depth 80cm. ECTP28SP/Q1 on New Years melt freeze.
Wider view of avalanche. 3.14.20. Credit Ben Corwin
Pit profile/flank profile. Blain Smith / Ben Corwin
Wider view of avalanche. Note in the distance the crown from a remotely triggered avalanche occurring on the day after. 3.14.20. Credit Ben Corwin
Flank of avalanche. Photo Ben Corwin