Avalanche

Avalanche: Reynolds Peak

TaltySalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2835 m

Spotted this avalanche on the E face of Reynolds Pk. Dimensions are estimated. After speaking with someone in the area last Sunday, this avalanche likely occurred on 2/16, and is south of the avalanche from the day before.

I performed a couple of ECTs on an east-facing slope at 9000' today, across the valley on the Beartrap divide. After some extra hits, both tests propagated 2 feet beneath the snow surface on a thin layer of small rounding facets.