Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Jonny Cromwell · Jan 9, 2014 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

S1-S2 throughout day. Light winds, Overcast. Chilly

Snowpack

Notable 12"-24" wind/storm slab atop older crust found on most aspects. Slab was thicker in lee terrain. Lots of DH underlaying crust.

Avalanche

3 avalanches, all skier triggered in N facing chutes off Pt 11474. 1 unintentional, 2 remote. All N facing @ 11,200, 35-40 degree terrain. Soft slabs in the new snow from the weekend. Crowns varied from 1-2 ft. Up to size 2. Didn't run very far.