Incident

Avalanche: Twin Lakes Pass

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m
  • Twin Lakes Pass- facets on the crust; caught and carried skier and cameraman below the skier
  • Mineral Fork- 1' deep x 30' wide (Hardesty)
  • Meadow Chutes- remote triggered avalanche facets on the crust 1' deep x 50' wide x 150' vertical
  • Raymond- remote triggered avalanche facets on the crust 1' deep x 50' wide x 150' vertical
  • Raymond- remote triggered avalanche facets on the crust 1' deep x 50' wide x 150' vertical

Incident

Number Caught
2
Number Carried
2