Avalanche

Avalanche: Brighton Perimeter

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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

For the most part found very stable new snow conditions. Good bonding to the old snow surface. With 9" of new storm snow and nearly an inch of water, consisting once again of mostly grauple. Skiing conditions were to say the least very good for Dec 7th. We did find one very obvious mid slope wind pillow. And with a little jumping around was able to trigger it. It appeared the weak layer was10-15cm into the old snow. As i said this was an isolated pocket and fairly stubborn.