Avalanche

Avalanche: Franklin Basin

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Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
20 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2438 m

Noticed this slab as I approached from south. Appeared natural at last storm depth. No prior tracks within 100 yards. Northeast face of the bowl had released 6-8"