Accident Report
Red Mountain Number 3 - CO
1 backcountry tourer caught, buried, and killed - 2025/01/07
Backcountry Area: Northern San Juan
Status: Preliminary Information
Published: 2025/01/07
Authors: Jeff Davis, Mike Cooperstein - Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Accident Summary
On January 7, a backcountry skier was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche on Red Mountain Number 3, east of Red Mountain Pass, in an area locally known as Bollywood. The avalanche occurred on a northwest-facing slope around 11,300 feet. CAIC forecasters will visit the accident site on January 8, and we'll provide more information when it is available. Our deepest condolences to the skier's family, friends, and community.
Area Description
Red Mountain Number 3, locally known as Bollywood
Avalanche
Caught in an avalanche
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Date | # | Elev | Asp | Type | Trig | SizeR | SizeD | Problem Type | |
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01/07/2025
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1 | TL | NW | HS | AS/u | R2 | D2 | Persistent Slab | ||
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Date, Time & Site
Date and Time
01/07/2025 -
11:00am
(known) Weak Layer
Layer Type
Interface
Grain type
Faceted Crystals
Bed Surface
Sliding Surface
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Comments
Area Description
Red Mountain 3. Area locally known as "Bollywood."
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