{"id":82,"date":"2019-01-08T22:19:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T22:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sawtoothavalanche.com\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2025-01-10T10:53:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:53:48","slug":"avalanche-accident-reports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/avalanche-accident-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Avalanche Accident Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main\" class=\"clearfix\">\n<div id=\"interior\" class=\"sidebarbg\">\n<div id=\"full-width\" class=\"column\">\n<div id=\"interior-content\" class=\"column accidents\">\n<h3>2024-25<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4\/2025 &#8211; Headwaters of the Salmon &#8211; Western Smokys &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, fully buried, and recovered with minor injuries. Avalanche observation <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/observations\/#\/avalanche\/f22f487e-5486-4eac-8d38-fc919af26d9a\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2023-24<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/avalanche-org-media.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/240510%20Donaldson%20Peak_6650c8208cac3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5\/10\/2024<\/a> &#8211; Donaldson Peak &#8211; Lost River Range &#8211; Outside of Forecast Area &#8211; 1 backcountry skier caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2022-23<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>12\/12\/2022 &#8211; Bald Mountain Sidecountry &#8211; 1 skier caught, partially buried, and seriously injured.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/230312-Observation-Peak-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3\/12\/2023<\/a> &#8211; Stanley Lake Creek Drainage &#8211; Observation Peak &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/classic.avalanche.state.co.us\/caic\/acc\/acc_report.php?acc_id=853&amp;accfm=rep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3\/12\/2023<\/a> &#8211; Red Mountain NE of Lowman &#8211; Outside of Forecast Area &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught and killed. KTVB Report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktvb.com\/article\/news\/local\/forest-service-employee-recovered-lowman\/277-3cb0e920-cdfa-476b-a656-2f60ddea846f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>3\/22\/2023 &#8211; Trinity Lakes &#8211; Outside of Forecast Area &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed.<br \/>\nPreliminary report <a href=\"https:\/\/classic.avalanche.state.co.us\/caic\/acc\/acc_report.php?acc_id=840&amp;accfm=rep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and accident information video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=huxzeYVjGbQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>3\/28\/2023 &#8211; Pomerelle Mountain Sidecountry &#8211; Outside of Forecast Area &#8211; 4 caught and buried while hiking the slope. 1 seriously injured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2021-22<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2020-21<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/SmileyCreekIncidentReport20210219.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2\/19\/2021<\/a> &#8211; Smiley Creek &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught and killed. Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DppMB6VYZOo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video<\/a> of site investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2019-20<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/BakerCreekIncidentReport20200115.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1\/15\/2020<\/a> &#8211; Baker Creek &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed. Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tYbB8jxfKJ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video<\/a> of site investigation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/CanalStreetIncidentReport20200315.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3\/15\/2020<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;Canal Street&#8221; in Pebble Creek Ski Area Sidecountry &#8211; 2 skiers caught, 1 buried and killed. Incident report performed by the Utah Avalanche Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2018-19<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2017-18<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2016-17<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2015-16<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/BaldyIncidentReport12-14-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12\/14\/2015<\/a> &#8211; Bald Mountain Sidecountry &#8211; 1 skier caught, partially buried, and seriously injured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2014-15<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2013-14<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/BaldyAccident2-13-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2\/13\/2014<\/a> &#8211; Bald Mountain Sidecountry &#8211; 1 snowboarder caught, partially buried, and seriously injured.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/FrenchmanCreekAccident2-16-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2\/16\/2014<\/a> &#8211; Frenchman Creek &#8211; 4 snowmobilers caught and buried, 1 killed, 1 injured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2012-13<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2011-12<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2010-11<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2009-10<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/BaldMountainAccidentReport20100122.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1\/22\/2010<\/a> &#8211; Bald Mountain &#8211; 1 skier caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/BoardmanPassAccidentReport20100128.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1\/28\/2010<\/a> &#8211; Boardman Pass &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2008-09<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/GladiatorAccidentReport20090306.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3\/6\/2009<\/a> &#8211; Gladiator Ridge &#8211; 1 skier caught, buried, and killed; 1 skier seriously injured.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/NortonAccidentReport20090405.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4\/5\/2009<\/a> &#8211; Norton Creek &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2007-08<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No Fatalities or Injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2006-07<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/ApolloAccidentReport20070310.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3\/10\/2007<\/a> &#8211; Apollo Creek &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and injured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2005-06<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/DryForkAccidentReport20060301.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3\/1\/2006<\/a> &#8211; Dry Fork Antelope Creek &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2004-05<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/TitusRidgeAccidentReport20050325.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3\/25\/2005<\/a> &#8211; Titus Ridge &#8211; 1 skier caught and seriously injured.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/BrodieGulchAccidentReport20050401.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4\/1\/2005<\/a> &#8211; Brodie Gulch &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/CastlePeakAccidentReport20050702.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7\/2\/2005<\/a> &#8211; Castle Peak &#8211; 1 snowboarder caught and killed by injuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2003-04<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/FairfieldAccidentReport20040102.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1\/2\/2004<\/a> &#8211; Home near Fairfield &#8211; 2 people buried and killed in their home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/accidents\/ApolloAccidentReport20040228.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2\/28\/2004<\/a> &#8211; Apollo Creek &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, buried, and killed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Prior to 2003<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For older accidents, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avalanche.org\/accidents.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">avalanche.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"footer-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"footer\" class=\"clearfix\">\n<div class=\"content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024-25 1\/4\/2025 &#8211; Headwaters of the Salmon &#8211; Western Smokys &#8211; 1 snowmobiler caught, fully buried, and recovered with minor injuries. Avalanche observation here. 2023-24 5\/10\/2024 &#8211; Donaldson Peak &#8211; Lost River Range &#8211; Outside of Forecast Area &#8211; 1 backcountry skier caught, buried, and killed. 2022-23 12\/12\/2022 &#8211; Bald Mountain Sidecountry &#8211; 1 skier [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-narrow.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-82","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.sawtoothavalanche.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}