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Avalanche Incident Report: 1/1/2009 : Avalanche Fatality - Blackcomb Mountain Ruby Bowl (Closed)

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Forecaster Posted: 01-02-2009 5:29 PM
Canadian Avalanche Centre - Avalanche Involvement Report

Avalanche Report

 Canadian Avalanche Centre
This report was submitted by a third party individual.
It is transmitted "as is" in the interest of public safety.
The CAC makes no claim as to its authenticity or accuracy. Use and interpret at your own risk.
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION
Date/Time: 2009-01-01
Description: Avalanche Fatality - Blackcomb Mountain Ruby Bowl (Closed)
Coordinates: ()
Mtn Range: Coast Ranges Province: BC
AVALANCHE INFORMATION
Number: 1 Size: Size class 2 Type: Slab avalanche
Trigger: Sa
Dimension: 85m wide; ran for 200m.
Failure Pl.: Old - FC/CR (2009-12-06)
Starting Zone: Location: 2000m.
Character: NE; 40 degrees.
Comment: One skier went for a solo last lap into area posted as "ski area boundary/HIGH AVALANCHE HAZARD/ minimal avalanche control" at 1430 hours on December 31, 2008. He was reported missing later that evening and was found today buried near the bottom of the path down approximately 1 meter.
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Date and Time of Report: 2009-01-02 17:20
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