AVALANCHE

Washington, Mt. Baker

On June 7, 1980, four rope teams—a total of nine people—were involved in an avalanche at the 10,700-foot level of Mt. Baker on the Roman Wall. They were carried down 400-500 feet and Carl McGrath (40) suffered a fractured ankle. He was evacuated by the climbing party to the 6,700-foot level to camp, where he was treated for the injury and hypothermia. (Source: Lynn Dayton, Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council)