Kings Peak, Strathcona Park

Avalanche

Bode Deem · Apr 8, 2021 · East Island

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Quick report

Weather
warm
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, alpineSlopes
Stayed Away
sunnySlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
crusty, powder, windAffected, hard
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

20+ cm of new snow, more in wind loaded areas. Snow sliding off steep terrain.

Avalanche

Run Length
200
Slab Width
15
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
30
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
40
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1400
Runout Zone Elevation
1300
Weak Layer Burial Date
2021-04-07
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2021-04-08T00:00:00.000Z