Valentines slab

Quick report

kristen.meilicke · Feb 14, 2024 · Jordan

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Quick report

Weather
cold, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length
75
Slab Width
11
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
windwardSlope
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
18
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1948
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-02-02
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-02-14T19:30:00.000Z

Very easy initiation of slab when rider performed ski cut. Slab gained mass and depth as it dropped elevation. Ran on the Feb 2 Mfcr.