Oboe Avalanche

Quick report

avybites · Jan 25, 2024 · South Coast Inland

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Quick report

Weather
stormy, windy, cloudy
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
steepSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length
100
Slab Width
200
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
60
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NW
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1850
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-01-25T08:00:00.167Z

Group triggered avalanche while skinning up steep slope and transitioned into start zone. Not observed saw as was exiting zone in pm. Occurred between 1130 and 2pm