Avalanche

Avalanche: Cardiac Ridge

Derek DeBruinSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Two avalanches on the Cardiac Ridge. The locker's right one appeared to go during the storm cycle, maybe on November 29. The locker's left avalanche appeared more fresh and less filled, so seems more likely to have happened November 30 toward the end of the storm cycle.