Avalanche

Avalanche: Bear Trap

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Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Southeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Spotted this on our way up to Beartrap Glades. I would assume this was a natural slide on/in the new snow overnight. I did not note any ski tracks in or out. A good reminder that there are terrain traps in many of the areas folks (myself included) consider safe terrain.