Avalanche

Avalanche: Lanes Leap

Kurt NosackSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
36 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

After descending off of 10420 down the ridge towards the trailhead, we decided to drop off towards the road. The slope had a rollover and when making a turn/ski cut, the slope broke at the old/new snow interface. I was able to ski to the edge of the slide without incident. No other skiers were caught or carried.