Avalanche

Avalanche: Wilson Peak

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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
686 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2896 m

Two skiers triggered a large wind-drifted snow avalanche from the ridge. The crown face was over 1/4 mile wide.