Valanga

Video Peak

Jackie AhernWest Slopes North
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Quick report

Collapsing
isolated

Traveled from Heather Meadows over Ptarmigan Ridge, up Video Peak. Skied down the south face (solarscape run). The small wet loose slide appeared to be from the recent 1 in of snow. During transition and while ascending we also experienced multiple instances of collapsing from 5000-5200 ft. Dug a quick hand pit and observed a weak layer 6-8 inches down. Above 5200 ft the snow stayed much firmer and we did not experience any more collapsing on this aspect

Avalanche

Size
D1
Type
WL
Aspect
S
Trigger
AS
Elevation
5000 ft

Triggered a small wet loose slide at 5000 ft on a south facing 30 degree slope around 12:30pm