Avalanche

Avalanche: Gold Basin

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Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
18 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

Observed this small avalanche that ran and filled back in during the storm event of Nov 26 (18" @ 3.7" SWE). First time I've seen an avalanche in this gully.