Eagles Pass avalanches

<p>Lots of natural slab avalanches size 1 and 2 on all aspects ranging from 30cm to 100cm deep 3 rider triggered slab avalanches. 2 riders rode out of size 1 avys 1 stuck sled was burried completely in the 3rd avalanche. Riders were not near sled as they had suspicions it would slide and moved from the area while another exited area. Sled took 3 hours to dog out. Pictures are hard to see but avalanche spans photos and broke trees</p>

Avalanche Conditions

Rapid temperature rise to near zero degrees or wet surface snow.

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.