Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | Yes |
Avalanche Type | Hard Slab | Aspect | West |
Elevation | 2500ft | Slope Angle | 38deg |
Crown Depth | unknown | Width | 600ft |
Vertical Run | 1500ft |
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)
Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | Yes |
Avalanche Type | Hard Slab | Aspect | West |
Elevation | 2500ft | Slope Angle | 38deg |
Crown Depth | unknown | Width | 600ft |
Vertical Run | 1500ft |
Number Caught/Carried? | 1 | Number Partially Buried? | 0 |
Number Fully Buried? | 1 | Number Injured? | 1 |
Number Fatalities? | 0 |
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Self. Debris 2m deep.
Snowpack depth 80cm. ECTP28SP/Q1 on New Years melt freeze.