Pit location is deep and strong with increased layering in the upper meter. Two frozen melt freeze crusts have weak snow below them but while the crusts are frozen they are strong and provide stability. A strong warming period could soften the crusts and decrease stability.
Crown Profile one day after rider triggered accident. SS-ASu-R3,D2-O. Avalanche was 100' to 300' wide, 18" to 36" deep, 550' vertical. Caught, carried and seriously injured one rider.