Kootenay pass

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Kootenay pass

Information

Avalanche date/time
Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 11:00
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
60cm
Slab width
40m
Run length
120m
Avalanche Character
  • Persistent slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Remote
Remote trigger distance
5m
Start zone aspect
  • E
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
2,070m
Start zone incline
39°
Weak layer burial date
Monday, January 25, 2021
Weak layer crystal type
  • Surface hoar
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Lee slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

Buzzs ridge Remote trigger from ridge top