Avalanche

Avalanche: Philadelphia Flats

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

This is the first hill that you come to after climbing up to the Flats from the main road. It is a popular hill for snowmobilers to climb and or high mark. In the photo, I'm standing on debris approximately 6 feet deep.