Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Anonymous · Mar 4, 2014 · Northern San Juan

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Avalanche

R 1.5 D2 slide on west aspect below treeline where two slide paths meet. Slide was triggered on a convex roll of approximately 40 deg. Third skier down launched over a small bush and upon landing triggered slide. He deployed airbag and was carried approx. 400ft before coming to a stop in debris buried knee deep. No injuries.