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Skier triggered slide on ledge

Published
Feb 17th, 2025 9:00 AM
christian.c.ellinger
Sky Pilot
Details

Type

quick

Coordinates

49.639610, -123.080330

Quick Observation
Snow was excellent. Classic coastal heavy-ish pow. One skier in our party triggered a small avalanche (1.5) on a steeper roll. Observed signs of recent small slides.
Avalanche Information
Skier triggered slab slide on NE facing aspect during a turn. Skier was able to ski out. No previous signs of instability on up track. Saw evidence of smaller (size 1) slides while skinning out of ledge basin.
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