Steep Creek

Quick report

twoplanker · Dec 20, 2025 · Duffey

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Quick report

Weather
stormy
Ride Type
cutBlocks, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
powder

Weather

Wind Speed
windSpeedStrong
Blowing Snow
moderate
Precipitation Type
snow

Avalanche

Run Length
30
Slab Width
15
Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
30
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
SW
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1950
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-12-20T22:00:00.000Z

Incident

Group Size
4
Terrain Trap
trees
Group Activity
skiing
Number Injured
0
Number Involved
1
Number Caught Only
1
Number Fully Buried
0
Snow Depth Trigger Point
average
Terrain Shape Trigger Point
unsupported
Number Partly Buried Able Breathing
0
Number Partly Buried Impaired Breathing
0

Skier accidental storm slab avalanche at approx. 1950m S/SW slope (sz. 1-1.5). Skier who triggered avalanche only one caught, taking a ride of approx. 15m. Release point was at the most unsupported part of a relatively long and planar run. Skier taken off feet, but maintained on top of slide. No burial or injuries sustained.