Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Anonymous · Jan 2, 2015 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

11:15 Sunny, 19 degree F, winds SW at 8.6 mph.

Snowpack

Wind-slab on sugary layer

Avalanche

D2/3 R3? windslab skier triggered avalanche, skier went for 900 foot ride, being pulled through "the mine" cliff band. Broken snowboard but no injuries and no burial. up to 2 foot crown.