Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents & UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Avalanche Date
Sunday, November 14, 1982
Region
SE Idaho » Bald Mountain
Location Name or Route
Montpelier, ID> Bald Mountain
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
46°
Trigger
Hiker
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
18"
Width
125'
Vertical
600'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
1
Killed
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Solo hunter
Comments
“The Snowy Torrents are like the Deep Sea: They seldom return their victims alive”
Narrative provided by The Snowy Torrents, courtesy of the American Avalanche Association. More information here: https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/store
Atkins, Dale; Logan Nick (1996) The Snowy Torrents: Avalanche Accidents in the United States, 1980-86. Colorado Geological Society, Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 1982.11.14 Montpelier, ID Fatality Page 1.pdf | 65.63 KB |
| 1982.11.14 Montpelier, ID Fatality Page 2.pdf | 1.01 MB |
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