Avi Crest #3 incident update
Quick reportkrupkalex · Jan 6, 2023 · Glacier
Quick report
- Weather
- cloudy
- Ride Type
- mellowSlopes, openTrees
- Stayed Away
- convexSlopes
- Riding Quality
- Amazing
- Snow Conditions
- crusty, powder
Went back up to avi crest to further investigate the avalanche witnessed 2 days prior. Speculated slab formation due to micro cross-loaded feature alongside avi crest #3 entrance (guidebook reference). Upgrading the previously posted avalanche size to 1.5 with consequential trees below. Riding quality was great otherwise, with significant sun crust observed in steeper sections above ~2000m.
Weather
Snowfall rate S-1
Avalanche
Suspect micro cross-loaded feature due to lack of observed wind slab in surrounding area. Weak layer felt quite firm to ride on.