Trigger | Snowboarder | Avalanche Type | Hard Slab |
Aspect | North Northeast | Elevation | 2800ft |
Slope Angle | 35deg | Crown Depth | 24in |
Width | 60ft | Vertical Run | 350ft |
Trigger | Snowboarder | Avalanche Type | Hard Slab |
Aspect | North Northeast | Elevation | 2800ft |
Slope Angle | 35deg | Crown Depth | 24in |
Width | 60ft | Vertical Run | 350ft |
Avalanche triggered on second run along the eastern shallow edge of the crown. First run travelled over the thickest crown section without releasing.
Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Small slab release identified earlier in the day to skiers left of the main release.
No new snow, no wind, clear, around 32F, release area shaded
settled powder