Seagram Lake incident

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Seagram Lake incident

Information

Activity
Skiing

Group details

Total in the group?
2
People fully buried?
1
People involved?
1

Terrain details

Terrain shape at trigger point
Unsupported
Snow depth at trigger point
Average
Terrain traps
  • Cliff
  • Slope transition or bench

Comments

Squamish SAR responded to a skier involvement at Seagram Lake. Report of snowboarder triggering a slab, full burial. Extracted after 15-20 minutes, unconscious but breathing. Regained consciousness and left scene before SAR arrival. Thanks to all parties who helped locate and dig him out!