Avalanche

Avalanche: Pioneer Ridge

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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
5 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
18 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
10 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Was able to trigger multiple small wind slabs with ski cuts in the main Pioneer Chute behind Brighton resort. My partner was also able to trigger at least one being second on the run. The slope was cross loaded with obvious pillows which is where we were able to trigger slides with ski cuts. The wind was blowing in the 20's by my estimate. The riding was better and the winds decreased as we decreased in elevation.