Cypress Mtn inbounds

Avalanche

chris · Dec 30, 2016 · North Shore

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Avalanche

Run Length
20
Slab Width
15
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
windwardSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
30
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
SE
Vegetation Cover
denseTrees
Start Zone Incline
30
Avalanche Character
windSlab, stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1270
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2016-12-29T10:00:00

Dropped into small clearing off Elevator knowl, upon landing propagated both sides. Didn't drag me, but lots of storm snow moving. Slightly consolidated (looked to be wind affected), broken up and powdery by the time finished running out.