Skier accidental size 2 on persistent January hoar
Quick reportkeenan.simpson1999 · Feb 8, 2026 · Gold
Avalanche
- Run Length
- 250
- Slab Width
- 15
- Trigger Type
- skier
- Wind Exposure
- leeSlope
- Avalanche Size
- 2
- Slab Thickness
- 75
- Trigger Sub Type
- accidental
- Start Zone Aspect
- N
- Vegetation Cover
- sparseTrees
- Start Zone Incline
- 40
- Avalanche Character
- deepPersistentSlab, persistentSlab
- Crust Near Weak Layer
- 1
- Number Of Avalanches
- 1
- Start Zone Elevation
- 1800
- Runout Zone Elevation
- 1600
- Weak Layer Burial Date
- 2026-01-30
- Avalanche Observation
- 12hrsAgo
- Weak Layer Crystal Type
- surfaceHoarAndFacets
- Start Zone Elevation Band
- tln, btl
- Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
- 2026-02-08T19:00:00.000Z
Skier accidental size 2. No burial. No injuries. 3rd and 4th skiers were on either side of the feature at the same time. Fracture propagated from the 4th skier’s feet and 3rd skier was carried approx 70m through trees. Extended column @ 20 Column @ 18