Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 122 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 30 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- East
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2835 m
Noticed shooting cracks and whumfing on the low angle ridge and meadow below the Mineral Fork Ridgeline. We had discussed concerns with the ridge planning to give it a wide berth but found it to be flushed clean by a large natural avalanche. Started at the break over near rocks on what is estimated to be a 35 or 40 degree slope. Basically slid to the ground depositing some large debris piles in the timber and the base of the face. Probably ran about 400 vertical.