The distance from the burial location to the crown line (seen at the top of path at the skyline) was 1500' vertical. The skier was buried with his hand sticking out of the snow. His head was about 1.5' from the surface. Three rescuers got to him 75 minutes after he was caught. Photo: GNFAC
Advisory Year
Avalanche Details: 1 skier triggered, caught, partially buried, killed
Bridger Range, 2018-04-15