Valanga

Avalanche: Reids Peak

Michael DUintas
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Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
20 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3261 m

We found a natural triggered avi on a north aspect of Reids peak. 30 to 40’ wide and 6-8” deep. Slope was in excess 35 degrees at the crown. It broke on the new snow/old snow interface. See pic.