Skier triggered avalanche on the lower Southwest aspect of Lipps ridge. Three skiers caught while ascending on skins. All were carried around 300’, 2 ended up on the surface of the debris and one skier partially buried. Everyone ok, lost gear.
Avalanche Details:
Avalanche Code: HS/SS-ASu-D2-R1-I/O
Trigger – Skier
Aspect – SW
Angle – Estimated 35-40 degrees
Elevation – 2300′
Crown Depth – estimated 1-2′
Width – estimated 300′
Vertical Runout – estimated 500′
Weak Layer – Suspected facets
Debris depth – Estimated 3’ by party, possibly deeper in spots