Lower West Ymir

<p>Remotely triggered a size 1.5 avalanche from about 15 meters away while performing a ski cut on lower West Ymir. Slope was wind loaded, open but below treeline and about 30 degrees. 15-20cm crown about 10 meters wide. Slab slid the remainder of the slope to the bottom (60-70 meters). No one was caught in the avalanche. </p>

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected, Powder.