Trigger | Snowmachiner | Avalanche Type | Hard Slab |
Aspect | Unknown | Elevation | 2000ft |
Slope Angle | unknown | Crown Depth | unknown |
Width | 40ft | Vertical Run | 200ft |
Trigger | Snowmachiner | Avalanche Type | Hard Slab |
Aspect | Unknown | Elevation | 2000ft |
Slope Angle | unknown | Crown Depth | unknown |
Width | 40ft | Vertical Run | 200ft |
Snowmachiner was coming down slope. Stopped on a wind drift just as it broke loose. Rider and Snowmachine were partially buried. Rider was able to dig himself out.
Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
High winds
Wind crust. Soft snow in tree areas