Incident

Avalanche: Big Springs

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Quick report

Slope Angle
42°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2835 m

Hard slab avalanche failing on depth hoar, triggered by a ski cut. They were caught and carried and self arrested by grabbing a tree.

Incident

Number Caught
1
Number Carried
1