Small Slab in cut block

Avalanche

B1gDumpL0v · Jan 31, 2021 · Retallack

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Avalanche

Slab Width
60
Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
40
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
N
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Avalanche Character
wetSlab, stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1300
Weak Layer Crystal Type
surfaceHoar
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2021-01-31T23:59:00

Triggered a decent sized slab skiing through open cut block. Had noticed some shooting cracks when we started out but snow got lighter and less consolidated as we gained elevation. Had great turns up high and then popped a decent slab off exiting to the FSR.