Avalanche

Avalanche: Summit Park

BrackelsbergSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
28°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
48 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2499 m
  • The crown was ~60M wide and range from 50-60cm deep. The slide was very slow moving but created a decent size debris pile against the trees.
  • This slope has been skied regularly since mid December.
  • This slope last slide around 2008 in the same location.

Photos

  1. Side view of the crown and debris pile
  2. Slide initiation - 50 cm deep
  3. Debris pile
  4. Side of crown - 60 cm deep