Avalanche Statistics, 1995-96
US Fatalities
By State
Alaska |
8 |
Colorado |
7 |
Montana |
3 |
Wyoming |
3 |
New Hampshire |
3 |
Idaho |
3 |
Utah |
2 |
New Mexico |
1 |
Total |
33 |
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By Activity
Climbers |
13 |
Back Country Skiers |
7 |
Snomobilers |
5 |
Snowboarders |
4 |
Heli-skiers |
2 |
Residents |
1 |
Ski Patrollers |
1 |
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Reported Avalanche Totals in the US: 1995-96
1 |
Solitude, UT |
1700 |
2 |
Alta, UT |
1413 |
3 |
Alpine Meadows, CA |
1061 |
4 |
Snowbird, UT |
666 |
5 |
Big Sky, MT |
507 |
6 |
Big Mountain, MT |
430 |
6 |
Bridger Bowl, MT |
430 |
8 |
Jackson Hole, WY |
402 |
9 |
Breckenridge, CO |
382 |
10 |
Mission Ridge, WA |
267 |
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11 |
Heavenly Valley, CA |
230 |
12 |
Snow Basin, UT |
220 |
13 |
Telluride, CO |
182 |
14 |
Red Mountain Pass, CO |
173 |
15 |
Gothic, CO |
146 |
16 |
Alyeska, AK |
125 |
17 |
Mt Hood Meadows, OR |
97 |
18 |
Snoqualmie, WA |
58 |
19 |
Wolf Mountain, CO |
36 |
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Some Colorado Statistics as of April 21, 1996
From the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanches Reported |
2698 |
33% Above Average |
People Caught |
58 |
Average: 41 |
Partial Burials |
10 |
Average: 11 |
Total Burials |
12 |
Average: 8 |
Injuries |
5 |
Average: 4 |
Fatalities |
7 |
Average: 5 |
Property Damage |
$26,000 |
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