East of Mt Caspar

Avalanche

martindb · Feb 18, 2019 · Duffey

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Avalanche

Southwest steep rocky slope. Skier triggered while boot packing down the slope to assess the terrain. Slab initiated 30m above him and carried them down slope about 300m vertical, sustaining rib and back injuries. Pemberon SAR response to SPOT SOS. Subject transported back to Pemberton for medical treatment.