Three sledders riding on private property without permission triggered a hard slab avalanche on an upper elevation west facing slope near Windy Peak. The riders were all on the slope at the same time and came out unscathed. Unfortunately, they didn’t stop to tell others around them and an unnecessary search took place.

Thanks to the quick response of Park City Powdercats who needlessly had to shut down their operation and perform an unnecessary search of the avalanche debris.

No matter what the circumstances… if you trigger a slide let others in the area know you’re good to go so they don’t risk their lives and resources chasing a mystery!