Avalanche

Avalanche: Providence Peak, East Face

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
137 m
Avalanche Type
Cornice Fall
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Start Zone Elevation
2835 m

These natural cornice fall avalanches off the east face of Providence Peak occurred sometime on 2-28-2011, with strong and sustained south and west winds and plenty of drifting snow....