Avalanche

Avalanche: Mt Raymond

Mike SmellsSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

Remote triggered an 18" deep and 25 foot wide wind slab as I approached the main chute entrance. Slide ran about 1200 feet and cleared the center of the chute.