Trash Chutes Storm Slab

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Trash Chutes Storm Slab

Information

Activity
Skiing

Terrain details

Terrain shape at trigger point
Concave
Snow depth at trigger point
Deep
Terrain traps
  • No obvious terrain trap

Comments

Group of 4 in Trash Chutes in Whitewater Slackcountry. One skier triggered avalanche at the bottom of steep line. Impact of cliff landing prompted a size 2 avalanche. Skier went for ~30m ride. No injuries. Stayed on top. All skiers had avalanche safety gear.