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vernonbyberg · Dec 18, 2024 · North Rockies

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Avalanche

Run Length
100
Slab Width
75
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
windwardSlope
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
50
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
W
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
70
Avalanche Character
corniceWithSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2100
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-12-18T19:00:00.000Z

When traversing below ridgetop toward north Baldy we triggered a small avalanche. Conditions at the time: Strong S.W. winds and snowing heavily. 50 cm. of dense storm snow. Failure on early December rain crust.