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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