Avalanche

Avalanche: West Bowl

Hardesty, Wilson, Wewer, McLeodSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Had large, propagating collapses and cracking with no releases prior to the cornice drop.