Red Sands

Quick report

matt.b.grantham · Mar 9, 2024 · Lizard-Flathead

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Avalanche

Run Length
600
Slab Width
40
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2.5
Slab Thickness
150
Start Zone Aspect
S
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
60
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2200
Runout Zone Elevation
1500
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-03-09T18:30:00.000Z

While riding out in Red Sands, we were stopped at the end of the trail in and heard what we assumed was an avalanche. Ventured west through the trees and saw where the avalanche had run out.