Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 53 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 30 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Unintentionally Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- Southeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2926 m
Generally south-east facing aspect. Snow conditions were crusty on the surface with some cross-loading of windblown snow over a small ridge. The first skier was caught when the slab broke loose and he carried approximately 175 vertical feet downslope; the second skier was able to maintain a visual of the first skier during the avalanche. The first skier reported no injuries and was able to extricate himself from the snow.
Incident
- Number Caught
- 1
- Number Carried
- 1