Valanga

Avalanche: Highline

Greg Gagne & Dave PeaseSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Noticed this avalanche on Highline in Mineral Fork on the steeper slope to the right of the uphill traveler ascending the typically ridgeline to the top of Highline. We did notice ski tracks down the ridgeline adjacent to the slide, so unsure if this was a natural avalanche or remotely-triggered by the party. (If a member of the party traveling on this slope remotely-triggered this slide, please email me at [email protected])

Dimensions are estimated. The slope was likely wind-loaded as the ridgeline above was corniced.