Spearhead Glacier East

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Spearhead Glacier East

Information

Avalanche date/time
Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 12:00
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
50cm
Slab width
100m
Run length
300m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • N
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone elevation
2,350m
Start zone incline
45°
Runout zone elevation
2,300m
Weak layer burial date
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Weak layer crystal type
  • Storm snow
Wind exposure
Lee slope

Comments

Steep, rocky, unsupported terrain