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15 foot deep avalanche

One Skier Killed in Large Avalanche in Utah Today:

Two skiers were caught in an avalanche in Utah at 2:30pm this afternoon at 10,000-feet on Gobblers Knob (between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Mill Creek basin).  One was only partially buried and injured and was able to extract himself and dig up his fully buried partner.  Unfortunately, his partner had no pulse once extracted. NOAA & the Utah Avalanche Center […]

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AvyBrains | January 21, 2016
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12-15 Foot Deep Avalanche in Colorado Over Weekend:

12-15' deep avalanche over the weekend in Summit County, CO. photo: crested butte avalanche center

After someone triggers a 15-foot deep avalanche, it’s safe to say that avalanche season is upon us.  “Conditions were rockin and rollin in Summit County over the weekend. Serious stuff. Two very close calls including this skier triggered avalanche 12-15 feet deep.” – Crested Butte Avalanche Center The Colorado Avalanche Information Center recorded 11 natural and human triggered avalanches in […]

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AvyBrains | November 23, 2015
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