Avalanche

Avalanche: Chilly Peak Slabs

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Quick report

Slope Angle
42°

Avalanche

Slab Width
122 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2408 m

Cornice fall triggered a deeper hard slab, possibly failing on a layer of buried facets.