gdboytyler Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I got to witness an in bounds avalanche at Mammoth Mountain on Saturday (2-23-08). Looking uphill, the slide happened to the left of Chair 23, under the Drop Out Chutes. 4 people got caught (the first ones down the run). 1 person got buried. No injuries. I was on Chair 23, about 2/3’s of the way up, when the slide happened. I only saw the tail end of the slide, and saw someone ride out. I got one run down Wipe Out Chutes. By the time I got back to the chair, the entire top got closed. The top opened up again on Monday, serviced by the gondola. Chair 23 didn't reopen, but the area where the avalanche occurred was still open. You just had to do some hiking to access the area. I didn't have the energy to do the hike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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