Name:
Bart Tilly
Observation Date:
February 20, 2021
Submitted:
February 21, 2021
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Cutthroat Pass
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6,500
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Experienced deep snow, strong winds on ridgelines an instability on rollovers (to be expected). Good stability except in areas where rollovers were present. Witnessed natural sluff slides in steep unsupported (rocky base, etc.) areas. Skier triggered slide resulted in a 2+ ft crown exposing a hard base below. No one was injured or buried, however, this slide was large enough to burry someone.
None reported
Experienced deep snow, strong winds on ridgelines an instability on rollovers (to be expected). Good stability except in areas where rollovers were present. Witnessed natural sluff slides in steep unsupported (rocky base, etc.) areas. Skier triggered slide resulted in a 2+ ft crown exposing a hard base below. No one was injured or buried, however, this slide was large enough to burry someone.