Avalanche

Red Lake peak

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Quick report

Observed and experienced an avalanche.

Weather

Air Temp
25
Cloud Cover
broken
Wind Loading
moderate
Recent Snowfall
30

Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Type
L
Aspect
NE
Trigger
AS
Elevation
9400 ft

Skinned up from the Highway to the top of Red Lake Peak. Skied down from the peak and dropped into the bowl. Noted that there was recent snow on top of a rain crust. Did a small ski cut with no results. First skier dropped and his turn resulted in the face sliding. Dry loose avalanche that carried the skier 160-200 ft. Skier was not hurt and he stayed above the snow. He was not buried and no injuries.