Incident

Avalanche: Reynolds Peak

T. LeedsSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
33°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
53 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
107 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2774 m

One skier caught and carried. Hit tree and lost gear. Potentially failed on facets buried on January 10, 2001.

Incident

Number Caught
1
Number Carried
1