Avalanche

Avalanche: Cardiff Peak

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Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Explosive
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Backcountry explosives testing - Off west side of eyebrow under Cardiff Peak in steep, rocky slope.

Hard slab to depth hoar 3' x 150' N-NW facing.