Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 46 m
- Weak Layer
- Density Change
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Vertical Fall
- 91 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 10 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Unintentionally Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Wind Slab
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2896 m
We noticed some small fractures and cracks on our approach and decided to ski in less steep terrain. I dropped in and the the avalanche occurred 3-4 turns in from the ridge top. The slope broke off to my left at my ski tips. It pushed me over some rocks before I was able to stop above a tree and let the rest of the slide pass by.
Forecaster comments:
Thanks to Nate and his crew for sharing this video and their experience.
Avalanche occurs starting on the lookers left side at 0:04.
Incident
- Number Caught
- 1
- Number Carried
- 1