“A skier triggered avalanche was reported at the trailhead of Mt. Tallac this afternoon. The avalanche occurred in The Cross, a steep couloir off of the main summit of Mt. Tallac. The avalanche occurred at 12:30pm. The main entrance into the Cross had been skied by approximately 8 people at around 11am with some minor loose wet activity observed. At 12:30pm, a group of 2 skiers went to the top to descend the skiers left entrance, on an east aspect. As the first skier made several turns into the slope, the slope released a slab avalanche. The skier was carried approximately 800′ downslope past trees and over rocks with the avalanche debris continuing to run downslope further. Injuries were reported with a broken ski and lost equipment.” – Sierra Avalanche Center, Saturday
