Avalanche: North Ogden Divide

[Forecaster comment - An experienced rider intentionally triggered this avalanche with a ski cut on an East-facing aspect that had been wind-loaded from west/southwesterly winds. They were somewhat surprised the slide broke above them, and fortunately ended up skiing out of the slide. Wind drifts that have formed since late Saturday are sitting on top of weaker snow, and these drifts may be triggered remotely, as well as breaking well above you. Visit ogdenavalanche.org for a personal narrative about this incident. The red line in the photo indicates the position of the ski cut, and the green line shows where they were carried in the slide before being able to ski out of it. Photos from ogdenavalanche.org]