Avalanche

Avalanche: The Cone

Elliott Casper, Dane HarringtonSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
20 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Southeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2774 m

Triggered a wind slab on the southeast ridge of the cone. The slide broke at our feet during a quick ski cut. Strong winds and wind loading were observed throughout beartrap.