Valanga

Avalanche: Wilson Chutes

Rusty MilhollandSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
5 m
Weak Layer
Graupel
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Dimensions are estimates as no one got a good solid look. Would guess it was a small older windslab on graupel from last storm cycle due to location on ridge and upper pack graupel persisting nearby. Doubtful that new snow had an effect other than to maybe disguise the appearance a little.