Skier triggered + lots of naturals

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Skier triggered + lots of naturals

Snow conditions

Riding quality was:
Good
Snow conditions were:
  • Powder
We rode:
  • Alpine slopes
  • Sunny slopes
We stayed away from:
  • Convex slopes
  • Steep slopes

Information

The day was:
  • Warm
Avalanche conditions
  • 30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
  • Rapid temperature rise to near or above 0°C or wet surface snow.

Comments

Skier triggered on SW slope on PWL. Skier was not caught. Propagation through the trees about 60 meters wide and ran about 80 meters.

Lots of evidence of big naturals in the last 24 hours on all aspects.