Avalanche

Avalanche: Red Baldy

Bruce TremperSalt Lake
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Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
152 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3200 m

Observed an old avalanche that probably occurred naturally during the January 6-7 storm. It was on the north face of Red Baldy in White Pine drainage. It was below the cliffs and appeared to be about 4-5 feet deep and 200' wide. Probably ran on depth hoar near the ground.