Avalanche

Avalanche: Elk Point

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Avalanche

Trigger Type
Natural
Start Zone Aspect
East
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

The East Face of Elk Point reportedly ran naturally in late afternoon and descended down to near the Nordic Center. There was 2 feet of dense snow combined with wind and rising temperature, which triggered a number of natural avalanches in the area.