Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
TravisObservation Date:
February 13, 2021Submitted:
February 13, 2021Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
East peak—CrystalTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Near treelineAspect:
SWComments:
Was on a guided trip today where I triggered a wind slab that triggered a dry loose/sluff slide. Propagated 100-150 ft. 6ish inches deep. 10 ft wide at start zone, 50 ft at bottom. Carried me for 5-10ft. Triggered my air bag (BD Jetforce), but it ended up being unnecessary, still glad I pulled it!Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Winds were howling on SW aspects of east peak. Cement basin was very sheltered and we did not observe wind slabs.