Large cornice triggered avalanche - Burstall Pass

avalanche.safety, Wednesday 8th March, 2023 3:30PM

<p>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.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Convex slopes, Steep slopes, Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

Snow Conditions

Powder, Wind affected.

Weather Conditions

Cold, Sunny.

Location: 50.76381000 -115.37493000