Avalanche

Avalanche: Wedding Ring Ridge

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

Wedding Ring Ridge is a notorious spot for avalanches. It is one of the usual suspects anytime the wind comes up and drifts snow. Recent wind drifted new snow and overloaded the weak sugary snow in the base of our snowpack causing these natural avalanches.