Cowboy size 2.5

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Cowboy size 2.5

Information

Avalanche date/time
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 22:00
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2.5
Slab thickness
100cm
Slab width
50m
Run length
150m
Avalanche Character
  • Persistent slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • W
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Weak layer crystal type
  • Facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Lee slope

Comments

Got a radio callout from a group in valley of a fresh avalanche. Tracks in and tracks out. Extensive search of debris by transceiver showed no buried subjects. Appeared skier triggered.