Whumpfing - Remote Trigger

<p>Skier remote in Vista Bowl near the climbers right side of the convex feature on SE asp. Triggered while skinning by the arrival of the third skier in the flat area. Size 1. 12m wide, 40m tall. Crown varied 50-25cm. Fracture profile revealed 1-2mm facets on top of 5CM MFC. Slab was 4F wind pack. CTVE SP (failed when column fully isolated). Many whumpfs in same area. Only one slab pulled out though. Northerly slopes skiing just fine.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Convex slopes, Steep slopes.

Terrain Avoided

Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.

Snow Conditions

Crusty, Wind affected, Powder.

Weather Conditions

Windy, Warm, Sunny.