Size 2 skier triggered avalanche in Cheops N5 (North Bowl)

Published

Feb 14th, 2024 12:00 PM

Parks Canada Visitor Safety

Glacier

Details

Type

quick

Coordinates

51.283640, -117.563160

Quick Observation

Avalanche Information

A field team today ski cut a size 2 avalanche in the slightly wind-loaded upper entrance to Cheops North 5. The feb2nd crust is the suspected failure plane.

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