Sugarbowl

Avalanche

Matt Stelmaschuk · Nov 8, 2018 · Chic-Choc Mountains

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy
Ride Type
convexSlopes, steepSlopes, openTrees
Snow Conditions
windAffected, powder

Snowpack

Moderate compression test results down 55cm at previous storm interface with resistant planar and broken shears on DFs and stellars. 4F above and 1F below. No propagation with extended column test (ECTN 15).

Avalanche

1st skier triggered sluff on steep convexity. Sluff gained mass and entrained top 15cm of low-density snow down shallow gully feature to bottom of slope.