Front Range

Avalanche

Anonymous · Jan 18, 2019 · Front Range

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Weather

Snowing.

Snowpack

Powder.

Avalanche

12 to 18" crown. Came out above skiers, and location skiers left below the saddle. Happened on second skier on second trip across a flat area below slope. Natural or very easily triggered. Hazard increase through out the afternoon. Time of incident 4 pm. Slide traveled 200 to 300 yards and maybe 30 to 50 yard wide. skier caught and went for a 20 yard ride.