It was a sad day for his family, friends and the ski world.
Neither ski areas are open yet and have yet to conduct any avalanche control within their boundaries.
We interviewed the victim’s ski partner.
To say he was shaken up is an understatement.
They had not consulted the avalanche advisory that morning in which the danger was rated Considerable to High.
They continued to Snowbird via Baldy and accessed the Peruvian Cirque to gain the Gad Valley.
It’s unclear whether they realized they had triggered this large avalanche.
They gained the ridge and prepared to drop into Gad Valley.
With the partner watching, the victim dropped into the slope, immediately triggering the slide.
There is always a reinforced feeling of safety.
Another word on the incidents (Gunsight at Alta and this Gad Valley one).
Creating another incident during this situation is unacceptable.
