Incident

Avalanche: Cutler Ridge

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Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2621 m

While traversing across this short but steep slope, a skier in our group triggered this wind slab that quickly propagated and swept him off his skis. The slope quickly leveled out after 40-50 feet and allowed him to regain his footing just as the slide stopped.

Incident

Number Caught
1
Number Carried
1