Dark side behind the dome

Avalanche

lucajpan · Dec 11, 2022 · Shames

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Quick report

Weather
cold, sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes, alpineSlopes
Stayed Away
sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
powder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow, avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Slab Width
5
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Trigger Sub Type
remote
Start Zone Aspect
N, NE
Trigger Distance
200
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1300
Runout Zone Elevation
1200
Weak Layer Burial Date
2022-12-10
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
facets, stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2022-12-11T17:39:00.000Z

Avalanche was not witnessed by our group. Just noticed a natural release windslab below a cliff. Sliding layer had some exposed rocks (after sliding)