Avalanche

Avalanche: Jolleys Hole

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Rider approached the slope from the bottom. It fractured when he was 3/4 of the way up. He was able to veer left and throttle off the slab before it caught him.

The avalanche broke on the weak early season snow near the ground.