Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Wet grains
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 457 m
- Avalanche Type
- Wet Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 61 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Wet Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2804 m
A very long running avalanche. While from afar it appears to be a point release caused by wet snow, closer inspection near the ridge reveals a crown and flanks more characteristic of a slab avalanche. This avalanche was able to entrain a significant amount of snow given its small start zone and run almost into the drainage. A crown profile could not be gathered.