Avalanche

Avalanche: Wedding Ring Ridge

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Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
24 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

This was most likely triggered by a snowmobiler that I witnessed riding near the base of it. It's also possible that it released naturally during the storm however, my money is on sled triggered. This is a little slope on the far east end of Wedding Ring Ridge that we refer to as Hot Stuff Pockets. It is easily visible from the road and is a great indicator of avalanche activity as it slides regularly. This released naturally in December and at least one other time this season.