Avalanche: Douglas Island

Location: Showboat

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Route & General Observations

Normal skin track up, no signs of instability, but lots of new snow. Skied one at a time with beacons.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger SkierAvalanche Type Soft Slab
Aspect SoutheastElevation 1900ft
Slope Angle 30degCrown Depth 10in
Width 40ftVertical Run 60ft
Avalanche Details

Skier triggered over convexity, skier skied out. Other skiers skied bed surface and rest was low angle/alders

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