From WMUR:
A snowboarder narrowly escaped an avalanche on Mount Washington's Tuckerman Ravine last week, emphasizing the need for vigilance in early winter conditions.
"It's really rare that we catch these on video," said Patrick Scanlan, of the Mount Washington Avalanche Center.
Scanlan said that while such situations are common, the incident serves as a crucial reminder for those eager to hit the slopes early in the season. The avalanche happened to be on a low angle and was moving slowly.
"If you were to trigger this in a steeper area with a lot of rocks or cliffs or trees, the consequences could be devastating for this," he said.
A similar incident occurred late last year when a skier was swept down the mountain approximately 600 feet and suffered a serious leg injury.
Scanlan said avalanches caught on video are valuable for educating the public about the dangers on the mountains.
A snowboarder narrowly escaped an avalanche on Mount Washington's Tuckerman Ravine last week, emphasizing the need for vigilance in early winter conditions.
"It's really rare that we catch these on video," said Patrick Scanlan, of the Mount Washington Avalanche Center.
Scanlan said that while such situations are common, the incident serves as a crucial reminder for those eager to hit the slopes early in the season. The avalanche happened to be on a low angle and was moving slowly.
"If you were to trigger this in a steeper area with a lot of rocks or cliffs or trees, the consequences could be devastating for this," he said.
A similar incident occurred late last year when a skier was swept down the mountain approximately 600 feet and suffered a serious leg injury.
Scanlan said avalanches caught on video are valuable for educating the public about the dangers on the mountains.
