This photo shows where the skier's tracks entered the avalanche and approximately where he triggered it. The weak layer of facets that fractured can be seen scooped out of the snow. The crown profile can be seen here: http://www.mtavalanche.com/images/13/ellis-crown-profile?size=_original
Photo: GNFAC
Advisory Year
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Fri Dec 27, 2013