Avalanche

Avalanche: Bonkers

Allan YoungSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
137 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Gliding Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

Significant glide/wet slab avalanche under the mini rock amphitheater 3/4 of the way up on bonkers. Condition of the debris and temps seemed that it happened 16 or the 17th during greenhousing. Looked to have covered about 1000 ft in elevtion. There were a few parties in front of me so I didn't think to take specific pictures figuring someone else may end up reporting it. The one photo I have shows the exposed rock face from the glide on the right side of the picture. Would not have been a fun day for anyone involved.