Remote Triggered Avalanche Lionhead

Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
SS-AMr-R3-D2.5-O
Aspect
E
Latitude
44.71450
Longitude
-111.31800
Notes

A group of riders triggered a large avalanche on Lionhead Ridge as they traveled in nearby terrain that was much less steep.

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Snowmobile
Trigger Modifier
r-A remote avalanche released by the indicated trigger
R size
3
D size
2.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year