Windslab Near McDermott

Quick report

dmmcleod · Feb 1, 2025 · Northwest Inland

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Quick report

Weather
cold
Ride Type
openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow, avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length
150
Slab Width
50
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
E
Trigger Distance
3
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
2000
Runout Zone Elevation
1850
Weak Layer Burial Date
2025-01-31
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-02-01T09:00:00.000Z

Remote trigger of 4 windslab avalanches from ridge top near McDermott hut. 2 from just walking on the ridge line and two with some jumping on the ridge line. Triggered on Feb 1 & 2