Avalanche

Avalanche: Wilson Glade

RandySalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2804 m

Remotely triggered a fairly large slide in wilson glades while riding down the north ridgeline. Was not surprised after passing a similar slide on the wilson/soldier ridge, which was the same aspect and elevation. Numerous slides in Butler Basin all similar aspect and elevation. I didn't get a good photo of the larger slide we set off, but will post anyway.

Forecaster note: this photo appears to be a slide in Wilson Fork following Drew Hardesty's previous track. Drew said he did not trigger this slide so it occurred after he was there--perhaps by another party?