Remote trigger on NE slopes just to the south of sky pilot

Quick report

maryjo.weirweiss · Feb 11, 2025 · Sky Pilot

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Avalanche

Slab Width
25
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Trigger Sub Type
remote
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Trigger Distance
150
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
windSlab, persistentSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1750
Runout Zone Elevation
1550
Weak Layer Burial Date
2025-02-03
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-02-11T22:00:00.000Z

Slope had sun in the morning (very clear day) but slope was in the shade when wind triggered. Crown centered on rock and propagated symmetrically on either side, following convexity of slope Debris was soft, likely from relatively recent wind load. Everyone ok!