Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 9 m
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Slab Thickness
- 15 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3109 m
We triggered a slide in the start zone atop the Gunsight gully feature at Alta. With similar slides reported at similar aspects and elevations yesterday, as well as steady snowfall and ridgetop winds, we were on guard for the new snow/wind-deposited snow to be sensitive. It was: the first skier triggered the slide on a cut, and it went went wall-to-wall with a crown ranging from 3-8". The slab ran about 200' without enough energy or cohesion to carry a skier. But with more snow and the winds still blowing, I would remain wary of more consequential terrain for at least another day as these types of slides will probably get bigger and touchier before all is said and done. Season isn't over til it's over, so stay safe out there everyone.