Date of Observation: 02/19/2023
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Toured through calm thick trees on a northeast aspect up to ridgeline where we encountered strong winds from west. Intentionally triggered wind slab by stomping on suspected wind loaded slope.
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Wind slab 6-12” thick released above thick trees and wrapped slightly around the corner into main chute.
Weather: Light snow, strong West/Southwest winds at ridge line
Snowpack:
Photos:
Estimated avalanche date: 02/19/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1
Location
Location: West Brush Creek
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Characteristics
Trigger: Skier
Trigger modifier: Controlled
Type: Hard Slab
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Size
Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
Avg. crown height (inches): 10
Avg. width (feet): 50
Avg. vertical run (feet): 100
Involvements
# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:
Additional comments:
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