LLSR Backcountry

Quick report

julianrichards177 · Mar 26, 2024 · LLSA

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length
100
Slab Width
70
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
windwardSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
60
Trigger Sub Type
remote
Start Zone Aspect
NW
Trigger Distance
50
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
38
Avalanche Character
deepPersistentSlab, persistentSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2500
Runout Zone Elevation
2400
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-02-02
Weak Layer Crystal Type
depthHoar, facets
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-03-26T17:00:00.000Z

Suspect it failed on the Feb 2nd MFcr/FC Persistent Slab and stepped down to the basal DPS. No audible whumpf heard upon release. Very similar to the Sz 3 Sr 200m that occurred in Hidden bowl on Mar 22nd..