Shames backcountry

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Shames backcountry

Information

Avalanche date/time
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 16:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
From 12 to 24 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
6 to 10
The size of avalanche
1
Slab thickness
15cm
Slab width
5m
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • SW
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline

Comments

Saw many small naturals about 15cm down like the one pictured. All on steep slopes, not all were convex like this one. Some part way down the slope. Largest was below a ridge line and propagated 30m or so. May be of concern with additional loading and terrain traps below.