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We are sad to share the news of two recent avalanche fatalities:
On Wednesday, Trace Carrillo died in an avalanche on Taylor Mountain near Teton Pass. Trace was formerly an intern with the UAC and more recently a wilderness ranger with the Forest Service.
Article here.
Preliminary report here.
On Friday, Rob Kincaid died in an avalanche just north of Palisades Reservoir near the ID/WY stateline. Rob was well known by many snowmobilers as an athlete for Arctic Cat and veteran of many snowmobile competitions.
Article here.
Preliminary report here.
More details should be available soon about these tragic events but initial reports are that both men were wearing avalanche transceivers that were not turned on.
January 5, 2019 - Read this
collection of 6 stories and a podcast about that day with a low avalanche danger, 8 skier-triggered avalanches, four catch and carries, a partial and critical burial, and a trip to the emergency room.
Skies are overcast, threatening with a light rain/snow mix in the mountains. Southwest winds blew 35-45mph with gusts to 50mph along the skyline overnight but have since dropped off in the last few hours. Temperatures are in the upper 20s up high; the low 40s at the trailheads.
I'd expect off and on showers with a few hints of sun today. Springtime in the Wasatch. Winds should be moderate to strong along the highest terrain. Temps will rise to the upper 30s along the ridgetops and near 50°F down low.
