Accident Report
Tincup Pass, west of St. Elmo - CO
1 snowmobiler caught - not buried - 2025/02/09
Backcountry Area: Sawatch
Status: Final Report
Published: 2025/02/11
Authors: Public Observation - Updated by CAIC Staff
Accident Summary
Observation Summary
Triggered this slide yesterday on north east facing slope. Just under 30 degrees on the steepest part. I was on a sled and rode out fine. Initial slide triggered much larger slide to the north. On a lower angle 25-30 degree slope. The crown was almost 5 feet deep.
Route Description
Near Tincup pass
Avalanche
Caught in an avalanche
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | Location |
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02/09/2025
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1 | TL | N | HS | AM/u | R3 | D1.5 | Persistent Slab |
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Date, Time & Site
Date and Time
02/09/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated)
Slope Angle
25
Weak Layer
Grain type
Depth Hoar
Comments
Area Description
Tincup Pass
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Snowpack
Cracking:
Minor
Collapsing:
Minor