A group of 4 snowmobilers were riding in a major avalanche path at the east end of Quartz Creek Road, opposite Dauntless Mountain. One rider triggered an avalanche while climbing the slope. Two riders were caught in the slide and carried approximately 500 m. One person was saved by visual clue (finger tips exposed) and sustained injuries requiring hospitalization. The deceased was fully buried.
Avalanches
Date/Time
Size
Type
Trigger
Elevation
Aspect
Slab width
Slab Thickness
2016-02-20 11:30
3
S
M
2500 m
sw
100 m
60 cm
Weather
Present Temp
Max Temp
Min Temp
24hr Trend
Wind Speed
Wind Direction
Sky Condition
Precipitation Type & Intensity
-
-
-
U
U
U
U
NIL
Snowpack
Snowpack
24hr Snow
Storm Snow
Storm Date
-
-
-
-
Snowpack Comment: Suspected Failure Layer: February 10 crust; no visible step-down