Lightning strike

Quick report

titouanchopin95 · Feb 4, 2025 · North Rockies

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Avalanche

Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
2.5
Slab Thickness
50
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NW
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Weak Layer Burial Date
2025-01-31
Weak Layer Crystal Type
surfaceHoar
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-02-04T08:30:00.000Z

Triggered by 2nd skier in group of 4. None involved. Group of 2 transitioning at the bottom ran into the trees to avoid slide. Gear was buried but all recovered.