Cross loaded size 2

Avalanche

russellfhenry · Jan 10, 2022 · Duffey

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Avalanche

Run Length
150
Slab Width
10
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
40
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
W
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Avalanche Observation
moreThan48hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2022-01-09T16:00:00

Second skier down triggered it. Fracture line appeared approximately 50 meters above the skier. Skier not buried but was carried another 50 meters approximately. Slope was significantly cross loaded from recent high winds with variable snow down the entire pitch skied.