Size 2 skier triggered avalanche in Cheops N5 (North Bowl)

Quick report

Weather

sunny

Ride Type

alpineSlopes, openTrees, steepSlopes

Riding Quality

ok

Snow Conditions

windAffected

Avalanche Conditions

avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length

150

Slab Width

50

Trigger Type

skier

Wind Exposure

leeSlope

Avalanche Size

2

Trigger Sub Type

intentional

Start Zone Aspect

N

Vegetation Cover

openSlope

Start Zone Incline

42

Avalanche Character

persistentSlab

Crust Near Weak Layer

1

Number Of Avalanches

1

Start Zone Elevation

2300

Runout Zone Elevation

2150

Weak Layer Burial Date

2024-02-03

Weak Layer Crystal Type

facets

Start Zone Elevation Band

alp

Avalanche Occurrence Datetime

0002-02-14T22:06:58.000Z

A field team today ski cut a size 2 avalanche in the slightly wind-loaded upper entrance to Cheops North 5. The feb2nd crust is the suspected failure plane.