Holt north aspect avalanche 2.5

<p>After ascending retriever and start skiing in Holt chute on north aspect, a slab avalanche of size 2.5 catch one guy of the group of 6 and bring him around 400 m below. Fortunately, he didn't get bury and got only contusions. He lost his skis, poles and google and has to be evacuate by helicopter. Few minutes after, another group triggered a class 3 avalanche on east aspect with nobody in.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cold.