Avalanche

Avalanche: Lower Mineral

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
41 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

mineral fork, BCC SCT, -5 C, wind L SS-AS-R4-D2-O (surface hoar)

on ridgetops 3-4cm light new

buried surface hoar still very reactive, triggered the above avalanche on 38degree rollover NE facing with a ski cut

accurate