4/8/2024 Field Report - Front Range
Ben Pritchett
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Forecaster, CAIC
Report Information
Observation Summary:
On the afternoon of April 8th, a skier triggered, was caught, and partially buried in an avalanche on the northeast side of Mt. Bethel. Organized rescuers assisted the skier and transported them out of the backcountry that evening.
CAIC Notes:
CAIC staff visited the accident site on April 9th and will publish an accident report.
Route Description
Mt Bethel
Avalanche
Caught in an avalanche
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type |
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04/08/2024
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1 | TL | NE | HS | AS | R2 | D2 | ||
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Date and Time
04/08/2024 -
1:20pm
(estimated)
Area Description
Mt. Bethel |
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