Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:

Professional

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 6, 2021 (Exact)

Location:

Skillern Creek

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

3

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

9000ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

AV-Vehicle
r-Remote

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Vertical Fall:

150ft

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Comments:

These 3 avalanches were triggered by the helicopter landing about 500 feet away. SVHS zone called "Bull Rider".

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