Avalanche Occurrence

Courtesy of King County Sheriff's Office

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 24, 2023 12:20 pm ()

Location:

Above the Cache Couloir

Comments:

A solo backcountry tourer triggered an avalanche while skinning across an unsupported bench above the Cache Couloir on the north side of Chair Peak. He was caught by the slide and carried over a large cliff band. He came to rest in the bottom of the couloir just above Snow Lake. Nearby parties heard his yells, responded to the accident, and provided first aid care. King County Sheriff’s Office/ Medic One Helicopter evacuated the injured party from the scene.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

N

Start Zone Elev:

4600ft

Size:

D1.5 / R2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

AS-Skier
u-Unintentional

Depth:

0.5ft (max: 1ft)

Vertical Fall:

800ft

This avalanche was triggered by a backcountry tourer while ascending. He was caught and carried over large cliffs below.

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