Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
TuckerObservation Date:
March 14, 2023Submitted:
March 14, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
The ArmObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
5200'Aspect:
EComments:
D2-R22' crown, 60-70' wide, 100' long
Failed on thicc crust.
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Rider remote triggered an avalanche on the traverse shortly after leaving the bootpack. Traverse had seen at least 50 skiiers and riders prior to breaking. Rider was carried down to the bench below and fully buried, sustained no major injuries.
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