size 3 + num sz2 - Observation Sub Peak

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Todd Mansfield ยท Mar 12, 2025

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Riding Quality
good

Skier remoted a Size 3 from 1800m on Observation sub peak

Avalanche

Run Length
200
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
3
Trigger Sub Type
remote
Start Zone Aspect
SE, SW
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
persistentSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
2500
Runout Zone Elevation
200
Weak Layer Burial Date
2025-03-08
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
surfaceHoarAndFacets
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-03-11T20:30:00.000Z

Regrouped on a ridge and felt a whumpf. Avalanche initiated in bowl feature and ran into gullies. First avalanche was a size 2 and then we saw a size 3 come out of another bowl feature. From the road we observed a 3rd size 2 that was triggered further around the ridge.