Disease South Face

Avalanche

Carmac · Feb 17, 2024 · Spearhead

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Quick report

Weather
sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Riding Quality
terrible
Snow Conditions
windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSound, avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length
50
Slab Width
5
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
reverseLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
30
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
S
Vegetation Cover
sparseTrees
Start Zone Incline
33
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1900
Avalanche Observation
moreThan48hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-02-16T12:40:00.000Z

Convex unsupported slope Traversing along slope trying to gain the ridge. Hard slab avalanche triggered by the 2nd skier in group of two. Skier was able to stay on feet and ski diagonaly off the moving slab