Observer Name
Coltin Farnsworth
Observation Date
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Bear River » Eightmile » Mill Hollow
Location Name or Route
Caribou Mountain Range
Elevation
7,600'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snow Bike
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
8"
Width
100'
Vertical
450'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Rider was "Fully buried, was caught in the avi and wrapped up around a tree. "
"Believe it or not he could reach his radio and radioed in. Was at the back of the pack and those in the front didn’t know it happened right away. Was his first time riding. Definitely very shaken up. "
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