Skier caught in avalanch above winnimucca lake

Location Name: 
Above winnimucca lake
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 04/10/2017 - 11:00


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Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Trigger type: 
Skier
Number of people caught: 
1
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Had just skied the middle moon coolie on roundtop, traversed out of the apron skiers right above winimmucca lake, ended up taking a ride and losing a pole.  Friend of mine on a nearby slope also took a ride today, I suspect he will report it also.

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