Decker glacier

Incident

Comment

<p>2nd person on slope triggered avalanche and was able to ski out. Avalanche went over the Decker skin track. Search was initiated immediately by this party to clear the debris. A second party yelled over that they witnessed a solo skier get overtaken by the avalanche and they came to help in the search. Victim was fully buried initially with an air pocket, was able to punch a hand out to the surface and was found by sound from members of both parties. Victim was unhurt, NOT wearing a beacon and had no other avalanche gear. Lost 1 ski, poles and misc gear. A secondary beacon search of the avalanche debris was done and both parties helped in getting the solo skier back to the ski area. </p>