Large cornice triggered avalanche - Burstall Pass

Published

Mar 8th, 2023 8:00 AM

avalanche.safety

Field

Details

Type

quick

Coordinates

50.763810, -115.374930

Quick Observation

Cornice failure from Snow Peak on an east aspect at 2500m triggered a deep slab avalanche, size 3. This slide occurred in the past 24hrs and overran the "typical" skin track into the Burstall Pass area.

Avalanche Information

Cornice failure from Snow Peak on an east aspect at 2500m triggered a deep slab avalanche, size 3. This slide occurred in the past 24hrs and overran the "typical" skin track into the Burstall Pass area.