Valanga

Avalanche: Red Pine Ridge

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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
137 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical Fall
213 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
183 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2713 m

The avalanche was reported as a natural, which is a good possibility. There is also a good chance that it was remotely triggered from a distance, perhaps someone riding on Red Pine Ridge above or on the sub-ridge dirrectly to the south of the bowl.