Avalanche

Avalanche: Gold Basin

Mark StaplesMoab
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Avalanche

Slab Width
457 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3536 m

Two parts to this avalanche. The looker's left side was filled in but outlined with red line in second photo.

Notice how far the debris ran in the third photo. Toe of debris is marked with small red dot.