Observer Name
Mickelsen
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Region
Southwest » Fish Lake Area » Gooseberry » Niotche Creek
Location Name or Route
Salina Gooseberry, just up from salina res.
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
800'
Vertical
450'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
1
Comments
Snowmobile rider was caught, carried and buried with only part of his boot sticking out. Partners were able to dig him out before it was too late.
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