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2025-01-01

Avalanche Kills Snowbiker in Lamoille Canyon, Ruby Mountains, NV


An avalanche in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains killed Devon Barton, 30, on December 28. Barton was riding a Timbersled near Dollar Lakes in Lamoille Canyon when disaster struck at 11:45 a.m. A Timbersled is a conversion kit that transforms a dirt bike into a snow bike by replacing the wheels with a ski and track system, allowing riders to navigate snowy terrain.



Nearby riders heard the avalanche’s roar and saw a large snow slab slide down the mountain. Minutes later, they realized Barton was missing. Family members quickly located him using avalanche beacons, finding him buried under two feet of snow after about 10 minutes.

They began CPR and alerted emergency services via satellite. The Elko County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue responded, but weather conditions prevented helicopter access. Family members transported Barton to the canyon top and met rescue teams.

Despite efforts by family, friends, and rescue teams, Barton was pronounced dead at the hospital.



The avalanche rating for a nearby zone was moderate, 2/5. 

“It is possible to trigger lingering wind slabs 6-12 inches deep on mainly Northern and Eastern aspects…use caution in wind loaded terrain below cornices and just below ridges.

Triggering a persistent slab avalanche 2-3 feet deep is possible yet very difficult to trigger, however if triggered, may propagate over a large distance. Use good travel protocols like traveling one at a time on all steep and Northern aspects.”

– Avalanche forecast for nearby zone

This incident marks the season’s fourth avalanche fatality in North America.

“Fatal avalanche Lamoille Canyon 2024

Contact: Undersheriff Justin Ames FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Telephone: (775) 738-3421

Email: jkames@elkocountynv.net

Date: December 31, 2024

Lamoille Canyon Avalanche

On December 28, 2024 at approximately 11:45 AM Devon Barton, 30 years of age from Battle Mountain, was riding a “Timbersled” with his family. Barton was riding near the Dollar Lakes in Lamoille Canyon and was trapped under the snow when he was caught in an avalanche.

It was reported that riders in the area heard the loud noise that was consistent with the start of an avalanche. They saw a large slab of snow begin to slide down the mountain.

Minutes later they realized that Barton was missing. They immediately began to use their avalanche locator beacons to find Barton. It was estimated that he was buried under approximately 2 feet of snow for approximately 10 minutes or more.

He was located by his family using the locator beacon and they were able to uncover him and begin CPR. The family used a GPS satellite device to notify emergency responders about the incident.

The Elko County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue personnel responded to assist. The weather conditions limited the response, including being able to get a helicopter to the location. Family members were able to get Barton to the road at the top of the canyon where they met with Sheriff’s Deputies and Search and Rescue. Life saving measures were continued until Barton was relayed to the hospital.

Barton’s family and friends worked tirelessly to save his life and conduct the rescue, with the assistance of deputies and members of the Search and Rescue.

Unfortunately, they were unsuccessful in their efforts. Barton was pronounced dead at the hospital.”

– Official Press Release



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