Avalanche

Avalanche: Hoyt Peak

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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Snowmobile got stuck, triggered slide while digging out. Jumped on sled and outran slide.