Observation: Public
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 28, 2021Submitted:
January 28, 2021Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Crystal Mountain SouthbackTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6200Aspect:
EComments:
D1 - very small, but unstable wind slabs on isolated ridge-like features. ~6 inches deep. Two ski lengths wide. Didn't travel far down hill.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6200Aspect:
EComments:
Saw slightly larger slides on similar aspect (though more gully-like terrain). Looked like they were from wind loading.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Skied from the King down Lizard Back Ridge. Headed E / SE to try to avoid the wind slab problem, but didn't quite avoid it due to gully-like features.