Small Skier Triggered Avalanche

CBAC March 26, 2023CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 03/25/2023

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Slate River

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Small skier-triggered avalanche. NE.9,400ft.

Photos:

Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 03/25/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Schuylkill Ridge
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: NE

Characteristics

Trigger: Skier
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Unknown

Size

Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1.5
Avg. crown height (inches):
Avg. width (feet):
Avg. vertical run (feet):

Involvements

# of people caught:
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