Full Burial at Stevens Pass

[mufasa5446]

First full burial I'm aware of in the cascades this season.

Guy and gal were on the backside (closed) at Stevens Pass in the middle of a storm cycle.

Go down a ways, dig a pit, learn its unstable.

Start going back up, cross through a slide path, Avalanche.

Gal is buried, guy doesn't know how to use his beacon.

20 mins later, ski patrol helps, she's saved-passing out as she's getting dug out.

Close call.

Know your shit or your partner is gonna die.

Be smart, don't cross through a slide path, don't do steeps (or go out) in a storm cycle.

Learn from the mistakes of others. Life is precious.

[mufasa5446]

This was on Sunday.

[nord]

Did they get charged the $1000 minimum Backcountry Rescue Fee?
Is the Fee $1000 per Hour?

On Right side of Map
https://www.stevenspass.com/site/mou...ll-Mtn-Map.pdf