VIDEO: Backcountry Skier Triggers Small Avalanche at Mount Saint Helens Jay and his fellow skier were on Mount Saint Helens in Washington State, where they noticed unstable conditions throughout the day. The pair managed to trigger a small avalanche while ski cutting the slope, which Jay estimated left a gap of up to 18 inches in the snow levels. Video:ย Jay B Lane Avalanche Matias Ricci | January 6, 2017 1 Comment