Lawine

Bivouac Peak

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Quick report

I thought I was early enough but at around 9:30 am, the snow was quite soft. That’s when I descended. Mostly good “creamy” skiing until it became mostly survival avoiding the debris down load. Ice was also starting to shed from the S facing walls right below the choke.

Avalanche

Size
D2 R2
Type
SS
Aspect
SE
Trigger
N
Elevation
9500 ft

Lots of wet loose avalanche debris. Also a few crowns on multiple aspects ranging from 6-18”. The apron of the SE couloir was covered in debris almost to the trees down low. See photos