Quick report
- Slope Angle
- 30°
Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Surface Hoar
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Trigger Detail
- Unintentionally Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- East
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2652 m
Estimated Slope Angle: low 30 degree range. Estimated Depth:18" Estimated width: 35' Vertical: The angle was low with a flat outrun. The slide did not gain much momentum and ran approximately 90'
The Slide was triggered at in the bottom of the turn. I felt the skis break into the weak layer before seeing the surface shatter.
Incident
- Number Carried
- 1