A 41-year-old snowboarder died after an avalanche swept him 500 feet off a cliff near Washington’s Alpental Resort, Sunday, February 19, 2012, according to a story in the Seattle Times.
The Alpental slide happened around 11:30 a.m. . . The man’s friends called the ski patrol, who found the man partially covered in snow, the Sheriff’s Office said. Rescuers were unable to revive the man.
According to a story in the Seattle Times, rescuers were not able to find the man for “a hour and a half.” The snowboarder was one of four people to die in two separate avalanches on Sunday. Our thoughts are with the victims family and friends.
[Link: Seattle Times]
sad to hear of this misfortune. i suppose a 500 ft cliff below your line is whats referred to as bad or dangerous exposure. have fun ride safe to all
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