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