Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, August 29, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 31, 2002
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Seeley Canyon
Location Name or Route
Seeley Canyon
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
5'
Width
500'
Vertical
500'
Caught
2
Carried
2
Buried - Partly
1
Buried - Fully
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Party of three snowmobilers. Avalanche failed when two of the snowmobilers were on the slope at the same time. One partial burial, and one full burial. Buried for five minutes. Sustained injuries. Group had beacons and shovels.
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