On December 11th two skiers triggered this avalanche near the ridge line as they ascended the slope (ENE) on their skis. It broke up to 30" deep and was all wind-loaded snow from the week before. The skiers were caught, but managed to stop before the slope steepened and flushed through a narrower gully. The avalanche ran 1000+ feet vertical and propagated around the corner. Photo: Anonymous
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Tue Dec 14, 2010