10k riding area

Map for Mountain Information Network report: 10k riding area

Information

Avalanche date/time
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 18:30
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Avalanche Character
  • Cornice with slab
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Snowmobile
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • NE
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Weak layer burial date
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Weak layer crystal type
  • Storm snow
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Reverse-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

High winds from days prior with storm snow on early feb crust, propagated far and wide. Sledder triggered but luckily everyone safe.