Avalanche

Avalanche: Claytons

MeisenheimerSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

I took this photo the day after it was triggered. I was surprised to see the different pockets around the rock band features pulling out. The debris was soft but covered a large area. Unsure if the person that triggered this was caught and carried.