Avalanche

Avalanche: Boss Canyon

Aaron HirschiLogan
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Avalanche

Slab Width
21 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
38 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
South
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Top of boss canyon. A group of riders had been playing on the lower face of the hill. One rider went high and triggered the slide. He was still in the hill as it started to break but safely rode out. Upon further inspection, the snow broke along rock bands that were hiding between 12 and 15 inches deep.