Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 30 m
- Weak Layer
- Density Change
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 15 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northwest
- Avalanche Problem
- New Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2835 m
Today I stumbled upon a nice looking couloir in Neffs canyon. The couloir was fairly steep so I expected that the snow would react. I entered the couloir near the top from the south and cut laterally across the couloir. The ski cut triggered a storm slab (wind drifted snow was also transported into the chute) about 6-8 inches deep. The slab was very cohesive and triggered pockets lower in the couloir. The terrain was closed so I decided to slowly head down--although still cognizant that something could still be released from above. As I skied down I noticed many crowns throughout the couloir, not to mention a large debris pile in the apron. Before I made the cut, I was expecting to trigger a slab. However, it ended up propagating farther than I expected. The slab wasn't deep, but a fall in the couloir would be fairly dangerous.
PS: Apologies for forgetting to take detailed photos.