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An avalanche killed one skier, a male aged 60, and prompted the rescue of five others Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the Silver Basin backcountry of Crystal Mountain Ski Resort near Seattle. The area had experienced 12 inches of snowfall and summit winds up to 100 mph since Friday.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, the snowslide was triggered when the group of six attempted to advance uphill. Two witnesses skiing nearby reported the event to Crystal Mountain Ski Patrol. All six skiers were wearing avalanche beacons, which allowed for their expedient rescue by avi first responders.
An official statement issued by Crystal Mountain Ski Resort states that the Silver Basin area was not open for the season and had yet to undergo routine avalanche mitigation. “Crystal Mountain Ski Patrol reminds backcountry skiers to research uphill travel policies and check the avalanche forecasts before heading into the backcountry,” resort officials stated.
It was American records galore at this weekend’s Desert Solstice, including a new men’s 24-hour American record for Nick Coury at 173.01 miles! More: https://t.co/rCpzkeayJO
— iRunFar (@iRunFar) December 12, 2021
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