Valanga

Avalanche: Silver Fork Headwall

Ivar LovikSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
32°

Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
107 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Intentionally cut off a cornice, which triggered the avalanche. The slab went to the ground and the glide plane was looking sugary.

Forecaster note: The slope is steeper than 32 degrees, at least on some portion.