CAIC Observation Report

Avalanche

CBAC Obs · Feb 1, 2023 · Gunnison

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Avalanche

Skier triggered slide in shallow old growth forest with moderately spaced trees. Slope angle was 40* on a North Northwest slope at 10,500’. Crown was 3’-4’ and the snowpack had about 18 inches of depth hoar with another 18 to 24 inches of powder on top of it. Bed surface was at the ground.