Observation Date: 01/04/2012
Route/Location:
Photo of skier triggered avalanche. The second skier is a small dot up and left from the release point of the slideA mass of snow sliding, tumbling, or flowing down an inclined surface. Same as avalanche.. The slideA mass of snow sliding, tumbling, or flowing down an inclined surface. Same as avalanche. was triggered when the second skier hopped at the same location.
Weather:
Wind:
New Snow:
Snow DensityThe mass of snow per unit volume, but often expressed as a percent water content. New fallen powder has a low densityThe mass of snow per unit volume, but often expressed as a percent water content. New fallen powder has a low density (3-10%), while heavy or wet snow is more dense (10-20%). (3-10%), while heavy or wet snow is more dense (10-20%).:
Avalanche Activity:
Other Comments:
Observer: Jesse Selwyn
