Balu Peak Avalanche

Quick report

Group of 2 trigered two slabs while climbing the south ridge. The slab thickness was up to 100cm at some places. We were both safe on the ridge when the incident happened. We then decided to bailed and broke a second slab on the way down. Same observation on the second one. The slope was steep and unsupported.

Avalanche

Avalanche Size

2.5

Trigger Sub Type

remote

Avalanche Character

persistentSlab

Crust Near Weak Layer

1

Number Of Avalanches

2-5

Avalanche Occurrence Datetime

2023-12-17T21:00:00.000Z

Group of 2 triggered two slabs while climbing the south ridge. The slab thickness was up to 100cm at some places. We were both safe on the ridge when the incident happened. We then decided to bailed and broke a second slab on the way down. Same observation on the second one. The slope was steep and unsupported.

Incident

Group Size

2

Terrain Trap

cliff

Group Activity

skiing

Number Involved

0

Number Fully Buried

0

Snow Depth Trigger Point

variable

Terrain Shape Trigger Point

unsupported

Group of 2 triggered two slabs while climbing the south ridge. The slab thickness was up to 100cm at some places. We were both safe on the ridge when the incident happened. We then decided to bailed and broke a second slab on the way down. Same observation on the second one. The slope was steep and unsupported.