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Silent Pass Sz 2.5

Published
Dec 23rd, 2018 11:00 AM
Meshwell Boschmann
West Purcell
Details

Type

quick

Coordinates

51.178620, -117.263040

Quick Observation

This is a third hand report based on information published on the Backcountry YYC Facebook group. Sz 2.5 avalanche (from pictures: ~100cm deep X 100 m wide X 300m+ long) triggered by snowmobile (?) Around 8,300 ft on NW aspect near Silent Pass. Airbag deployed and kept head above snow. Person okay. Deep persistent weak layer suspected as indicated by numerous rocks on the bed surface.