Stanley Shoulder

Quick report

montemur · Feb 11, 2024 · Sunshine

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Avalanche

Run Length
100
Slab Width
50
Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
10
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1900
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

Light spindrift over the shoulder near the gear up cave throughout day. On return, noted the soft slab and a few foot sized chunks but no real cohesion. Stepped off the track and slab released ~50m along the slope. Didn’t run very far in the trees but went to near valley bottom in a chute.