Avalanche

Avalanche: Everest Ridge

Jonathan ScottProvo
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Trigger Type
Natural
Slab Thickness
8 cm
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2682 m

Lots and lots of wet avalanches on almost every aspect. Snow easily gave way and slid, gaining material and momentum on steep slopes. Huge cornices on the east side of the ridge. I'd stay away from the Couloir just east of the ridge for now. I noticed a little bit of wind loading but it didn't look like anything too serious.