Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

David Wolf · Jan 28, 2020 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Aspect= West, Elev = ~11,000', & BTL, Precip = S-0, Sky = FEW/SCT, Wind = Calm

Avalanche

Aspect= West, Elev = ~11,000', & BTL Type = Storm Slab Trig: #1 = AS/u & #2 =AS/c SizeR = 1.5 Size D = 1.5/2.0 Sliding Surface: O - w/in Old Snow (MF crust) Crown: Avg = 45cm, Max = 60cm R1.5 D2 on W aspect BTL gully/chute at ~11,000, 45cm-60cm slab that slid on facet layer above melt-freeze crust. After triggering, skier was able to ski to safety. Second skier triggered remaining slab above with intentional ski cut.