Avalanche

Avalanche: Whitney Basin

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
24 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
53 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

A small sled triggered slide near the bottom of Yamaha Hill, possibly from the weekend.