Gunnison

Skier number 1 skied the top section of the far main skiers right chute in Coon Basin (wind-affected and obvious drifting were present). After a handful of turns and a steepened slope angle of around 38 degrees, one hard left turn triggered the slab with widespread cracking. Although the top section consisted of only a few inch thick wind slab, the avalanche further stepped down onto the Christmas crust layer slightly further down. The slope leveled off about 140 feet down from the trigger point just past a terrain choke where the slide came to rest.