Avalanche

Avalanche: Wedding Ring Ridge

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Avalanche

Slab Width
122 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m

This avalanche was the result of strong wind coupled with very dense snow landing on a base of weak, sugary faceted snow.