Avalanche

Avalanche: Willard Peak

Derek DeBruinOgden
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
457 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2804 m

D2 avalanche that went naturally below the cliffs of the south face of Willard (though the snow aspect is ESE). Debris dug down the main gully toward Cutler Basin, probably 1500ft or so.