Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 15 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Vertical Fall
- 30 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 5 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- North
- Avalanche Problem
- Wind Slab
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2438 m
Slide triggered just outside of Bonanza lift at Pcmr. Skier was attempting to ski a steep (35 degree) tailings pile just outside of resort boundaries. A ski cut was performed and the slope immediately avalanched. The skier was not carried. Upon further investigation, there was intense cracking in the snow.