Corbins

Avalanche

innfo · Dec 31, 2016 · North Selkirk

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Quick report

Ride Type
cutBlocks
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Run Length
200
Slab Width
50
Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
25
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
S
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1500
Runout Zone Elevation
1400
Weak Layer Burial Date
2016-12-28T20:00:00.000Z
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2016-12-31T12:00:00

Slightly wind pressed. Suncrust found at 1450-1550 m on steeper due south exposures and formed the bed surface of the slide. Skier carried for short distance and stopped on bed surface. No injury