Skier remote

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Skier remote

Information

Avalanche date/time
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 13:33
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2.5
Slab width
150m
Run length
500m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Remote
Start zone aspect
  • NE
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,900m
Start zone incline
40°
Weak layer crystal type
  • Surface hoar
  • Surface hoar and facets
Wind exposure
Lee slope
Vegetation cover
Sparse trees or gladed slope

Comments

Skier remoted from ridge feature. The snow started to be a wind effect during the time of the event.