Winds cranked up, rapidly changing the avalanche danger. We remotely triggered this hard slab low on the slope while breaking trail. Had we not been utilizing our safe travel rituals (one person on the slope at a time/keeping an eye on your partner), this slide could've had a different outcome. In hind sight, we should've had a more thorough discussion regarding the days avalanche dragon. Instead of getting thumped, nature gave us a polite tap on the shoulder... reminding us who the boss really is.