Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Start Zone Aspect
- North
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3018 m
Observed this slide (likely natural or remotely triggered, no tracks were visible entering or exiting the path) from just below Honeycomb Cliffs above Michigan City. The nearby tracks illustrate the importance of small changes in aspect, slope angle, and trigger points (and luck!). Always wise to leave plenty of margin for error when it comes to terrain selection!