Two Caught at Lionhead

Two Caught at Lionhead

Date
Activity
Snowmobiling

I had heard a rumor from snowmobilers that there was a human-triggered avalanche on Lionhead on Thursday the 23rd.  While in Taylor Fork yesterday, we ran into one of the individuals that was a part of the incident. The jist of it was he and a buddy were climbing together, and he uncovered a rock that his buddy then hit.  While the first rider continued to climb, he triggered a slide, and it partially buried the second rider.  He was able to deploy his airbag but was carried approximately 100 yds down the slope where he was buried.  Other members of his group quickly found him. 

Region
Lionhead Range
Location (from list)
LIONHEAD AREA
Observer Name
Ryan Linhart