Avalanche

Avalanche: Pioneer Bowl

BSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
152 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

Crown visible during the day on ascent to Catherines Basin. It appeared to have released during the high PI rates early in the morning on the 29th. Connected slab that propagated through 2 distinct gully systems: All the way across Toilet Bowl (aka B) to the the rider's right side of the V Tree Chute area. Debris ran to transitional flats. Crown appeared to mimic stability test results as far as it's depth, estimated at 12 to 14 inches. Weak layer identified in the holes dug indicated it was running in moderate sized facets 1 to 2 inches below the "Snirt" Layer that was formed during the prefrontal phase of the latest event. See regular observation for details on the structure.