Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 762 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 76 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 51 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2621 m
This avalanche appeared to connect wall-to-wall through Bailey's, from Bailey's Bowl north to the Saddle. This made for a width of about 1/2 mile, with a vertical drop of about 250 feet to the bench below. While a very sizable crown length, this has happened a few times in the past that I know of, though it's certainly possible it was 2 or 3 separate avalanches. I did not get close enough to investigate further, as I was traveling solo and not about to go tickle that dragon.
Second photo has red line indicating approximate crown line.