A skier triggered an avalanche in the crater of Mount Edgecumbe near Sitka, Alaska on March 28, but was rescued unharmed by two other skiers in his group who used avalanche transceivers to locate him. The man was buried for between five and eight minutes but sustained no injuries. The incident highlights the high avalanche danger in the mountains around Sitka, even in places people may not expect, and the importance of adequate training and preparation. The group could have avoided the incident with better communication and more time spent assessing the conditions.