Avalanche

Avalanche: South Tony Grove

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Quick report

Slope Angle
43°

Avalanche

Slab Width
6 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
21 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
36 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2530 m

I intentionally triggered a small storm slab on a very steep test slope just above the campground. It ran on the solid and slick 2/10 rain-crust.