Grizzly lake

Incident

Gideon B · Dec 28, 2020 · Brandywine

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Quick report

Weather
sunny
Riding Quality
amazing

Avalanche

Run Length
400
Slab Width
60
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
20
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
N
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
windSlab, stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1900
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2020-12-28T13:30:00

Incident

Terrain Trap
noTrap
Group Activity
skiing
Snow Depth Trigger Point
shallow
Terrain Shape Trigger Point
planar

Skier accidental, observed from Grizzly Lake. Skier managed to ski to the side but not before being dragged over rocks and breaking a binding. No burial. Skier had an airbag but did not use it (trigger was zipped in / not active).