Blacktusk slide

keith.lennig, Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM

<p>Skier triggered SZ 1 hard slab slide at 2000m, SE facing slope. Heavily wind deposited start zone. Fractured near thin and unsupported terrain. Slide to recent rain crust. Skier high stepped his way off the blocks was able to avoid involvement.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes, Open trees.

Avalanche Conditions

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

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Hard, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Warm, Sunny.

Location: 49.96726064 -123.04683208