Hebgen Lake
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-ASc-G
Elevation
8700
Aspect
E
Latitude
44.84040
Longitude
-111.34100
Notes
Skied above hebgen today, and conditions were similar to what they were a couple days ago. An east facing pit at 8700’ had 85 cm of snow and failed on facets near the ground at ECTP 16. I ski cut a steeper slope and got no result, but my larger-volume partner was able to trigger a slide that broke 40-50’ wide and ran to the ground and through some trees. This was immediately adjacent to the fresh tracks of a very fortuitous skier and their pooch. Subjectively, it seemed like the basal facets had a bit more moisture in them today, but they are not strong yet.
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Skier
Trigger Modifier
c-A controlled or intentional release by the indicated trigger
Bed Surface
G - Ground
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Width
45.00ft
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year