Connaught slide path

Avalanche

Run Length

250

Slab Width

100

Trigger Type

skier

Wind Exposure

downFlow

Avalanche Size

2

Slab Thickness

40

Trigger Sub Type

accidental

Start Zone Aspect

E

Vegetation Cover

openSlope

Start Zone Incline

39

Avalanche Character

windSlab

Number Of Avalanches

2-5

Start Zone Elevation

1950

Avalanche Observation

12to24hrsAgo

Start Zone Elevation Band

tln

Avalanche Occurrence Datetime

2020-02-17T12:40:00

Our group Witnessed from safe spot below. Group of 6 skied convex roll over unsupported slopes in the main Connaught Path. Two slides - a sz 1.5 and a 2. No involvement, skied away to safety. Close call. Moderate gusty winds for about an hour just prior to this incident contributed to the soft slab development in this run. Downflow and cross loading. 40 centimetres recent HST ran on smooth bed surface of the big slides from February 1st cycle.