Avalanche Occurrence

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Jan 2, 2022 ()

Location:

Alpental Backbowls

Comments:

This avalanche caught and carried two skiers in the Alpental Backbowls. One skier was completely buried except for one hand above the snow surface. His partners were able to dig him out. Neither skier reported any injuries.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

5400ft

Size:

D2 / R2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

NC-Cornice Fall

Depth:

1.5ft (max: 3.5ft)

Vertical Fall:

800ft

Human Involvement:

2 - Caught
1 - Partially Buried Critical

Vehicle Involvement:

None Reported

Structure Involvement:

None Reported

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