Glacier crest West aspects

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chris.studnickigizbert · Dec 28, 2025 · Glacier

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Weather
cloudy, cold
Ride Type
openTrees
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length
75
Slab Width
25
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
25
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
W
Vegetation Cover
sparseTrees
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
stormSlab, windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2400
Runout Zone Elevation
2300
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-12-28T19:15:00.000Z

West aspect have seen cross loading and stiffening of the most recent storm snow. Ski cuts on convexités commonly triggered small slabs 0.5. Largest release size 1, ski cut. Similar conditions on steep, West aspect, cross loaded slopes coming down below Ravens