Accident Report
Harts Pass - WA
3 snowmobilers caught, 1 injured, and 1 buried and killed - 2025/02/28
Status: Preliminary Information
Published: 2025/03/04
Authors: Dallas Glass, Northwest Avalanche Center
Accident Summary
On Friday, February 28, three snowmobilers were riding near Harts Pass in the Northwest Avalanche Center's (NWAC) East North zone when they triggered a large slab avalanche. Two riders were caught and carried. One rider was fully buried and killed. The other was partially buried and injured. NWACis working with local avalanche professionals to conduct an investigation. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community.
Avalanche
Caught in an avalanche
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | Location |
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02/28/2025
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1 | <TL | NE | HS | AM | R4 | D2.5 |
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Date, Time & Site
Date and Time
02/28/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Site Elevation
6,800 ft
Comments
Incident
Yes
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