Persistent Layer Triggered by Heavy Loading
Quick reportericksonjjacob · Feb 21, 2026 · Ymir
Avalanche
- Run Length
- 200
- Slab Width
- 150
- Trigger Type
- skier
- Wind Exposure
- crossLoadedSlope
- Avalanche Size
- 2.5
- Slab Thickness
- 30
- Trigger Sub Type
- accidental
- Start Zone Aspect
- NE
- Vegetation Cover
- sparseTrees
- Start Zone Incline
- 40
- Avalanche Character
- persistentSlab
- Crust Near Weak Layer
- 1
- Number Of Avalanches
- 1
- Start Zone Elevation
- 1990
- Runout Zone Elevation
- 1890
- Weak Layer Burial Date
- 2026-01-28
- Avalanche Observation
- 12to24hrsAgo
- Weak Layer Crystal Type
- surfaceHoar
- Start Zone Elevation Band
- tln
- Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
- 2026-02-21T16:30:00.000Z
Rider triggered near top of NE slope carried 10m stopping in trees. Avalanche propagated on prominent crust layer. Slab was ~30-45cm deep, ~100m wide and ~200m long ran entire slope through trees to gulley the below. From ~2000m to ~1900m elevation. Be safe out there!