Avalanche

Avalanche: Murdock Peak

Peter SwisherSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
41 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2774 m

Remote triggered from the ridge line. All of the upper bowl had already previously slid. Strong enough to take out some trees, broke almost to the ground.