Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Bruce Edgerly · Jan 16, 2022 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Clear, calm

Snowpack

20 inches of snow on basal facets.

Avalanche

R1D1 skier triggered, to ground. At treeline (approx 11,500'), west-facing aspect at thin, convex area. Remotely triggered from approx. 100' away. Shooting cracks and whumpfing underfoot.