Avalanche

Avalanche: Red Rock Chutes

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Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

Avy 2 class observed a slide path from natural avalanche along PC ridgeline. Most likely triggered by cornice fall (see photos). Uncertain about when the avalanche occurred, but our group spotted it at 12:24pm. Average crown 10", slightly larger in places. Broke 200ft wide & ran approx 300ft.