T2.5 Skier Accidental
Quick reportryeharvey · Jan 11, 2025 · Dogtooth
Avalanche
- Run Length
- 700
- Slab Width
- 90
- Wind Exposure
- leeSlope
- Avalanche Size
- 2.5
- Trigger Sub Type
- accidental
- Start Zone Aspect
- E
- Trigger Distance
- 0
- Vegetation Cover
- openSlope
- Avalanche Character
- windSlab
- Number Of Avalanches
- 1
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2270
- Avalanche Observation
- 12hrsAgo
- Start Zone Elevation Band
- tln
- Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
- 2025-01-11T20:24:00.000Z
Large fetch and recent NW wind loading the start zone on possible surface hoar.
Incident
- Group Size
- 3
- Terrain Trap
- cliff, trees
- Group Activity
- skiing
- Number Injured
- 1
- Number Involved
- 1
- Number Fully Buried
- 0
- Snow Depth Trigger Point
- variable
- Terrain Shape Trigger Point
- convex
Golden and District Search and Rescue response outside the KHMR boundary. Subject was carried approximately 500m through small trees and over a cliff band and sustained multiple injuries.