DEC: Two skiers survive weekend Adirondacks avalanche

[tirolski]

A buddy of mine skied Avy Pass this morning. He said the slide looked huge. They were ascending when the avalanche occurred. Staying apart and wearing helmets is rarely done on the up. If you here a whumpf it’s time boogie, hard to do with skins on. Apparently the guy who rescued his friend had only practiced using a transceiver once before and that was at Marcy Dam just before the incident. Very lucky to be alive.

First ever ”save" with a transceiver in the east.
Dude must be one fast lucky learner..

The First Avalanche “Save” in the East! Angel Slides Avalanche Accident 2-12-2022

Skier 2 after being fully buried for around 15 minutes after being rescued by his partner who was also buried in the avalanche this past Saturday. Photo courtesy of Adirondack Community Avalanche O…

northeastalpinestart.com

 

[D.B. Cooper]

With a description like this, "According to CalTopo.com the path is about 1,100 feet long, 170 wide, drops 608 feet with an average angle of 31 degrees and a max angle of 43 degrees, and is a North East aspect" it sounds like fun to ski.
I'm sure it helps that the cost of technology (beacons) is/must be less than it was 20 years ago.

 

[Huezee]

Should be required reading before skiing there.

 

[tirolski]

Should be required reading before skiing there.

That article says slide was Feb 19, 2000.
Another story below with different folks says they were caught in a Wright slide too Saturday February 27, 2000.

Wright Peak Avalanche Survivor Tells His Story -

The Adirondack Almanack is pleased to have the unique opportunity to present the first-hand experience of Ian Measeck of Glens Falls, who along with Jamie McNeill of Vergennes, Vermont was caught in an avalanche on Angel Slide, Wright Peak on February 27th. The potentially deadly avalanche...

www.adirondackalmanack.com