Avalanche

Zigzag Glacier

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Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Type
SS
Aspect
SW
Trigger
AS
Elevation
1 ft

Triggered an avalanche while skiing lower-angle terrain in a gully between two rock outcrops, directly adjacent to a steeper convex rollover. The rollover immediately slid upon entry to the gully. Skier was carried 20-30 feet but not buried. Crown was 1-2 feet.