Hero Knob

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Hero Knob

Information

Activity
Skiing

Group details

Total in the group?
5
People not injured (caught but not buried)?
1
People involved?
1

Terrain details

Terrain shape at trigger point
Planar
Snow depth at trigger point
Average
Terrain traps
  • No obvious terrain trap

Comments

Crossing fairly steep slope underneath rock headwall. Traveling one at a time the first skier crossed successfully but the slope gave way on the second skier. He was able to get his skis directed down slope and keep himself upright as the avalanche carried him down. Avalanche was about 1 m high, 40 m across and travelled a few 100m.