Slab Release on Bear Claw

Location Name: 
Bear Claw
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Thu, 12/31/2015 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 12' 6.9228" N, 119° 55' 0.3324" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Slope: 
39degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Aspect: 
West
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
8 000ft.
Avalanche Length: 
1 000ft.
Number of people caught: 
1
Number of partial burials: 
0
Number of full burials: 
0
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

I released a thin slab (1-4" thick) while skiing. I was carried about 50' but was able to get out of the slide laterally. The slide ran for about 1000'. The deposition pile was sparse and scattered. There was not enough snow moving for a burial, but the force of the slide was powerful enough to carry me.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
No
Wind Speed: 
Moderate