Camels Hump

Weather

jared.crape · Feb 18, 2020 · Kootenay Pass

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Weather
cold, sunny
Ride Type
alpineSlopes, mellowSlopes, steepSlopes, sunnySlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Sz1.5 Sa failed 20-40cm down on surface hoar to 8mm, sitting on a faceted bed surface 10-15 cm above Feb 1st crust. NE asp at 2000m in a lightly loaded sheltered treeline glade. Cautioning this touchy surface hoar layer in noticeably sheltered areas unaffected by previous and recent winds.

Incident

Comment
<p>Initial slab triggered by 1st rider, 2nd and 3rd rider entering the area triggered some additional hangfire. 1st rider took a short ride and 2nd rider was pushed around a bit by hang fire, no injuries or lost gear. </p>