Avalanche Activity in Selkirks

Location Name: 
Sundance Ridge
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:15


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Slope: 
35degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
Northwest
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
50ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
6 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
130ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
1
Number of people caught: 
0
Number of partial burials: 
0
Number of full burials: 
0
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Widespread wind slabs observed on specific terrain features. Mostly observed on convexities over 35 deg. Soft slab, touchy.

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