A few days ago, at Jackson Hole, an avalanche was triggered by a skier ducking a rope at the resort. The avalanche occurred around 7,500' in an area that had only a foot of rotten snow on the ground two weeks prior. The slide was reported to be large enough to bury a person. The party who triggered the slide did escape without injury and luckily, no one else was below the slide.
Reportedly, the snow in the area as of late has not been of "typical" nature for Teton/Salt Range snow pack, and it is more reminiscent of Colorado snow pack. A full response from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Ski Patrol, including a dog search, was launched.
This incident should be taken seriously and remembered for times when skiers and snowboarders are tempted to duck ropes. Ducking ropes at resorts is a pretty common practice, but there are ropes for a REASON, and that is not to be forgotten. Use it as an opportunity to explore more of the resort and find secret pockets in-bounds.
We are always on the lookout for amusing, interesting, and engaging snow related videos to feature on our channels. Whether you are a professional rider or just an amateur, we want to see your best footage and help you share it with the world. Submit your video for a chance to be featured on SNOWBOARDER and our social channels. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch high quality snowboarding videos.
Do not miss another headline from SNOWBOARDER! Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected with the latest happenings in the world of snowboarding.
