Tree Well & Deep Snow Safety
Tree Well & Deep Snow Safety
• Always ski or ride with a partner, and STAY IN VISUAL CONTACT
• Staying on groomed runs is recommended to help avoid tree wells and deep snow hazards.
• Avoid skiing and snowboarding near trees.
• Assume all trees have hazardous tree wells.
For more info, see "Tree Well & Deep Snow Safety" brochure for or www.deepsnowsafety.org
If you witness or suspect someone is having a Tree Well or Deep Snow Emergency, help initiate rescue and contact patrol immediately at a patrol station, the bottom of the nearest lift, or by phone at 360-300-7070
• Staying on groomed runs is recommended to help avoid tree wells and deep snow hazards.
• Avoid skiing and snowboarding near trees.
• Assume all trees have hazardous tree wells.
For more info, see "Tree Well & Deep Snow Safety" brochure for or www.deepsnowsafety.org
If you witness or suspect someone is having a Tree Well or Deep Snow Emergency, help initiate rescue and contact patrol immediately at a patrol station, the bottom of the nearest lift, or by phone at 360-300-7070
A real-life scenario tree-well immersion scenario happened in the backcountry of Mt. Baker in March of 2023 and was captured on GoPro video by the rescuer. You can view the video and read more about the scenario at KOMO NEWS here.
ALL POLICIES ON THIS WEBSITE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE ON-MOUNTAIN SIGNAGE FOR MOST CURRENT POLICIES & GUIDELINES.