Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | 0 |
Avalanche Type | Soft Slab | Aspect | South |
Elevation | 4500ft | Slope Angle | unknown |
Crown Depth | 24in | Width | unknown |
Vertical Run | 700ft |
Avalanche information communicated via observer in the area.
Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | 0 |
Avalanche Type | Soft Slab | Aspect | South |
Elevation | 4500ft | Slope Angle | unknown |
Crown Depth | 24in | Width | unknown |
Vertical Run | 700ft |
Observation communicated via person who watched event occur: 1st person triggered soft slab and was able to ski out. 2nd person triggered hangfire and was able to self-arrest on bed surface. Observer guessed depth was about 2 feet deep and most likely failed on crusts/facets beneath Valentines Day layer.
Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
3 inches new snow. Low winds from NE. 14deg at 2pm at 4500.