Rider triggered avalanche on Ledge Saddle
GeeG,
Sunday 11th December, 2022 7:20PM
<p>Observed three riders skinning across a slope and trigger an avalanche. A very large whumpf was heard and you could feel the snowpack settle. The third person of the group was taken for a ride but thankfully uninjured and able to self extricate.
Snow quality was a bit of everything throughout the day. Excellent in sheltered areas. Very wind affected in some. Breakable crust in others. </p>
Avalanche Conditions
Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
Whumpfing or drum-like sounds or shooting cracks.
Snow Conditions
Crusty, Deep powder, Powder, Wind affected.
Weather Conditions
Sunny.
Location: 49.64436000 -123.07986000