Avalanche

Captains Chair

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Quick report

Skier Triggered avalanche on the NW face of captains Chair from first skier on slope. Crown depth was between 8-16 inches. No red flags where observed during traveling. Appeared to have failed on facet layer buried during the last snowfall. A pit dug at 2600ft on an E facing slope had 20cm on new snow on top of 10cm of wind board with 10cm of facets below it. ECTP21 on the facet layer.

Avalanche

Size
D2
Aspect
NW
Trigger
AS
Elevation
4000 ft