Quick report
- Slope Angle
- 35°
Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 12 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Snowmobiler
- Vertical Fall
- 12 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 41 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Remotely Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northwest
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2987 m
This slope is well below treeline and a great example of how you can be riding in the trees and thinking you're staying out of avalanche terrain. The problem is that there are lots of small, steep slopes below treeline where you can get into trouble, especially if they slide into a creek or gully.