Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 46 m
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 41 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Remotely Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- South
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3048 m
This slide was triggered about 50 yards (150') away while skinning up south facing aspect of columbine bowl, (directly across from birthday chutes).
It appeared to break on top of a crust. This slope did not have obvious wind loading or was affected by the wind.