Accident Report
Ptarmigan Hill, southwest of Vail Pass - CO
1 backcountry tourer caught - not buried - 2025/02/02
Backcountry Area: Vail & Summit County
Status: Final Report
Published: 2025/02/11
Authors: CAIC Staff
Accident Summary
The accident was reported to us via social media. The reporting party said they spoke to a rider near the bottom of the area locally known as "Avalanche Bowl" on the north-facing side of Ptarmigan Hill near Vail Pass who had taken a ride in an avalanche. They reported the rider was carried about 50 to 100 yards and was not buried or injured.
CAIC Notes
Reported to the CAIC via social media.
Avalanche
Caught in an avalanche
An observer reported that someone was caught and carried, but not injured in this avalanche near Vail Pass.
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | |
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02/02/2025
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Date, Time & Site
Date and Time
02/02/2025 -
12:00pm
(estimated) Comments
Area Description
Reported as "Avalanche Bowl" near Vail Pass.
Incident
Yes
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