CAIC: Colorado Avalanche Information Center

2024/03/01 - Washington - Darland Mountain, Ahtanum Meadows

Published 2024/03/01 by Dallas Glass - NWAC

Avalanche Details

  • Location: Darland Mountain, Ahtanum Meadows
  • State: Washington
  • Date: 2024/03/01
  • Time: 12:00 AM (Estimated)
  • Summary Description: 2 snowmobilers caught, 1 buried and killed
  • Primary Activity: Snowmobiler
  • Primary Travel Mode: Snowmobile

Number

  • Caught: 1
  • Fully Buried: 1
  • Injured: 0
  • Killed: 1

Avalanche

  • Type: --
  • Trigger: --
  • Trigger (subcode): --
  • Size - Relative to Path: --
  • Size - Destructive Force: --
  • Sliding Surface: --

Site

  • Slope Aspect: E
  • Site Elevation: 6600 ft
  • Slope Angle: --
  • Slope Characteristic: --

Accident Summary

PRELIMINARY: An avalanche accident occurred on Friday, March 1, near Darland Mt in the Ahtanum Meadows area. Two snowmobilers were involved in the slide. One rider was fully buried and killed. The avalanche occurred around 6600ft in a generally east-facing bowl. NWAC staff will visit the accident site on Saturday. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community.