| Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | No |
| Avalanche Type | Soft Slab | Aspect | West Southwest |
| Elevation | 3800ft | Slope Angle | unknown |
| Crown Depth | 12in | Width | 50ft |
| Vertical Run | unknown |
Avalanche: Chugach State Park
Location: Peak 3
Standard Peak 3 lap descending from the summit down through the rocks.
Strong winds once out of the gulley. Strong enough that we were worried about equipment flying away. Very active wind loading occurring.
Avalanche Details
Both partners triggered wind slabs about a foot deep that propagated all around and above us but only slid about a foot. They were triggered in the rocks or just below them near the top of Peak 3.