Avalanche

Avalanche: Francis Peak

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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
152 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

A person kicked a cornice which in turn triggered a large wet slab. Failed on wet facets.