Skier Caught in Wind Slab in Sheep Creek, Cooke

Skier Caught in Wind Slab in Sheep Creek, Cooke

Date
Activity
Skiing

Skier unintentionally triggered and was caught in wind slab avalanche on the Y couloir in Sheep Creek Drainage. Skier was carried 10m before self arresting. The slide ran ~250m down and broke across the entire width of the couloir. There were no injuries and skied away. 

Region
Cooke City
Location (from list)
Sheep Creek