Avalanche

Avalanche: Lanes Leap

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Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2896 m

Small soft slab pocket failing on our Nov facets noted in the Lanes Leap area along the west ridge of 10420. Classic spot. Date, timing, trigger unknown but best guess is that this was remotely triggered by a party on the ridge on Sunday Dec 7th.