Slab avalanche on Birdwood Traverse
Quick reportalxjeh · Feb 28, 2021 · Spray - KLakes
Quick report
- Weather
- cloudy, windy
- Ride Type
- openTrees
- Stayed Away
- alpineSlopes, steepSlopes
- Riding Quality
- good
- Snow Conditions
- powder, windAffected
- Avalanche Conditions
- avalancheConditionSlab
No less than 5 parties tried Birdwood Traverse from Burstall Pass side. First party triggered slab release near crux of ascent and was carried 20m. No burial or injuries. All 5 parties retreated to Burstall Pass to ski non-wind affected powder in trees.