Avalanche

Avalanche: Lambs Canyon

Brackelsberg/Paradis/CaplisSalt Lake
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Observation photo 1

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2774 m

We observed this avalanche on our approach to Murdock Peak. On our exit we were able to look at it more closely. It appears to have been triggered by this snowboard track (photo 2).