Avalanche

Avalanche: Emma Ridges

John LemnotisSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
34°

Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
10 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
South
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2896 m

Soft slabs were easy to trigger within the new snow this morning. While the new/old interface on southerlies seemed to be bonded pretty well there was a slight density change about 4" from the surface. We triggered a few slides all with the same characteristics when in steep enough terrain.

Fx'er note - writing on photo says "Small SS" (or small soft slab)