Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Austin Stephens · Dec 25, 2021 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Vail Pass: 20-23F, wind W 10-20mph E Aspect, 10,500ft Below Treeline Appx 38 degree slope

Snowpack

Snow pit at same aspect above, at 10,879’ revealed ECTP16 Fracture: 40cm from base Total depth 115cm

Avalanche

Remote triggered from appx 250’ away after large ‘whoomph’ and settling. D1, 12-18” crown depth, 150-175ft wide, ran appx 200’