Elevators

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Elevators

Information

Avalanche date/time
Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 23:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
From 12 to 24 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab width
30m
Run length
70m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • E
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline

Comments

Observed at a distance in Elevators just outside ski area boundary. Trigger was on a convex roll between trees approximately 35-40 degrees. Ski tracks can be seen stopping at the trigger point, traversing then skiing through the debris.