Lawine

Avalanche: Alexander Chutes

eric/ianSalt Lake
Auf der Karte ansehen

Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2804 m

my partner and i skied the trees above the alexander chutes stopping above the chutes. the snow pack was about 1.5 meters deep until just at the top of the chutes. we then poked and kicked some snow to see if it would sluff which it did within the new snow. the chute had already been sluffing naturally.then stomped farther over when we got the whole chute to pull out and avalanche. since it went to the ground and it was only 18" or so deep at the crown i assume it has slid before. sorry no pics dead batteries.