Avalanche

Avalanche: Silver Fork Headwall

Jeff LambertSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Cornice Fall
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Cornice
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

While walking west on the Silverfork ridgeline, I stepped too close the edge and the cornice released below us. About 30 feet in length, it ran maybe 50 feet into the trees and continued down around the trees. No one was carried and checked for people below us. Good reminder for us to stay back.