Avalanche

Avalanche: Tri Chutes

John MletschnigSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Appears to be a hard slab release on a heavily cross-loaded slope from yesterdays strong up canyon wind affair. Didn't get close to evaluate any better.