Wolverine Ridge

Avalanche

DontBeAJerryJerry · Nov 26, 2022 · LLSA

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Quick report

Ride Type
openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, alpineSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder, windAffected

Avalanche

Run Length
100
Slab Width
5
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
10
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Vegetation Cover
sparseTrees
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
looseDry
Number Of Avalanches
1
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
depthHoar
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2022-11-26T20:30:00.000Z

Small, loose dry avvy triggered on a stop. Sluff gathered and ran ~100 m before being held up in the lower and slope and trees. It slid on the lichen covered rocks that made up this slope.