Large avalanche full length of slope

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gcoe · Mar 10, 2024 · South Columbia

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Avalanche

Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
N
Vegetation Cover
sparseTrees
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-03-10T20:00:00.000Z

Witnessed a group of 6 that triggered a large avalanche. North aspect. I approached the group asking if they needed help while they were probing the debris. No injuries and only 1 buried to the neck. As seen in pictures, an obvious large crown with skier tracks leading to the trigger. Only a ski was lost apparently. I skied a different slope. No evidence of any movement but plenty of surface sluff. Chose more coverage and trees over an open heavily wind loaded slope