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Accident: Ben Lomond

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 14, 1995
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond
Location Name or Route
Ben Lomond
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Depth
6'
Killed
2
Accident and Rescue Summary
Two snowmobilers caught, fully buried, and killed. The two riders had separated from others in their group when they triggered a massive avalanche. Searchers found one body the day of the avalanche and second nine days later, buried under 15 of debris.
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