Name:
JB
Observation Date:
May 1, 2021
Submitted:
May 1, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Earl Peak, South Gully
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6700
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
15-30cm crown, approx 200' wide, located below south ridge of Earl Peak.
Photo:
None reported
Avalanche appeared to be recent wind slab that had become wet during the day. Slide occured at about 1230pm, skier triggered, able to ski out. Debris ran approx 700 feet down gully. Good reminder that winter time hazards can still exist in the spring!