Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Anonymous · Feb 17, 2019 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

W-NW winds, snowing moderately. Roughly 10" of new low density snow.

Avalanche

Incident happened at 11,800' on a 35 degree slope. Skier triggered cross loaded wind slab on NW aspect near TL. 12" crown, 40' wide, with debris running 80' or so. Skier self arrested very quickly after getting knocked off his feet.