Avalanche

Avalanche: Elk Point

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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
457 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2469 m
  • Bob's Knob- reported as a remote triggered avalanche 2' deep x 200' wide x 1400' vertical failed on facets associated with a crust
  • Elk Point- natural reported wall-to-wall results pulled out large soft slab lower on the slope