Size 3 Skier Remote failing on Jan 28th.

Avalanche date/time

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 20:00

Estimated occurrence time of avalanche

Less than 12 hours ago

Number of avalanches in this report

1

The size of avalanche

3

Slab thickness

45cm

Slab width

100m

Run length

850m

Avalanche Character

• Persistent slab

Trigger type

Skier

Trigger subtype

Remote

Remote trigger distance

75m

Start zone aspect

• W

Start zone elevation band

• Below treeline
• Treeline

Start zone elevation

1,950m

Start zone incline

35°

Runout zone elevation

1,450m

Weak layer burial date

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Weak layer crystal type

• Surface hoar and facets

Crust near weak layer

Yes

Vegetation cover

Open slope

Our party of 3 felt several whumphs while ascending (North aspect)

We descended through thick timber adjacent to a large path above Qua Creek (West Aspect). At a regroup halfway down our descent we noticed an avalanche in the path. Did not see, hear or feel the failure, so can’t confirm it was our remote trigger, but the deposit looked fresh, and was not buried by new snow- so very likely.

Poor visibility and hang fire prevented photos of the full crown width; however we were able to access a flank and confirm a Jan 28th Failure plane.

850m long,

500m elevation

~3m Deep in runout.