Storm skiing kootenay pass

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CMcf · Mar 15, 2025 · Kootenay Pass

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Ride Type
denseTrees
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
deepPowder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Avalanche

Run Length
100
Slab Width
10
Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
30
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
W
Vegetation Cover
denseTrees
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
2100
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl, tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-03-15T07:00:00.000Z

Skier triggered numerous storm slabs, approx 30cm thick, on convex rolls, limited propogation, running short distances. One slide approx 8m wide running 100m in steep trees just below ridge, all obs on west aspect.