| Trigger | Skier | Avalanche Type | Hard Slab |
| Aspect | Southeast | Elevation | 2200ft |
| Slope Angle | 33deg | Crown Depth | 8in |
| Width | 15ft | Vertical Run | 20ft |
Avalanche: Douglas Island
Location: Ben Stewart: Consolation Bowl exit traverse above Fish Creek
Booted/skinned up Ben Stewart the normal route. Skied out Consolation bowl due to widespread poor snow conditions (rime and wind slab).
Near Miss / Accident Details
| Number Caught/Carried? | 1 | Number Partially Buried? | 0 |
| Number Fully Buried? | 0 | Number Injured? | 0 |
| Number Fatalities? | 0 |
Avalanche Details
Skier released a wind pocket in a small concavity (15ft wide) on the traverse above Fish Creek exiting from Consolation Bowl on Ben Stewart. Slab hardness was in between soft and hard slab. Max crown depth was 7 inches, but average of 1-4 inches deep. Slope angle was surprisingly low. Skier was knocked off their feet and carried 5ft downslope.
Obvious signs of instability
| Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | Yes |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Observer Comments
Heard a whumph while skinning in low angle terrain near the summit of Ben Stewart. 30+mph wind. Also observed debris from the recent avalanche in wedding bowl that Noah reported on.
Snow surface
Wind scoured, wind deposited, rime, soft snow, melt-freeze crust. Really everything!
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