Pyramid Point, wind slab avalanche, 10,000ft. East Aspect

Pyramid Point, wind slab avalanche, 10,000ft. East Aspect

Date
Activity
Skiing

We were skinning up Pyramid Point from the East. as we approached 10,000 ft, we encountered a wind slab on an East Facing slope. it was about 1-2 inches where we encountered it but it quickly propogated. the crown was 18-20 inches at its highest and about 150 feet wide. the debris ran for about 200 feet.

Region
Southern Madison
Location (from list)
SOUTHERN MADISON RANGE