Rogers South Face dry loose slide

Quick report

Weather

cold, sunny

Ride Type

alpineSlopes

Riding Quality

good

Snow Conditions

windAffected, powder

Skied Mount Rogers South Monday and I triggered about 15 cm of windslab off the col at the top of the south face that started a dry loose slide that resulted in a 200M vertical ride before escaping. The total slide was about 300M long. The bed surface was fortunately soft and no injuries or burial resulted. Other than that, the skiing was great above 2500, then variable and wind scoured below. Avy debris and ice chunks are quite hazardous now. And, leashes do break in slides, don't be afraid to use them.

Incident

Group Size

4

Number Involved

1

Number Caught Only

1

Number Fully Buried

0