Avalanche

Avalanche: Pinecone Ridge

Evelyn Lees, Rick WyattSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

This slide was also remotely triggered from the ridge line - very sensitive. Cracks in the snow pack went well up onto the flats. The slide didn't release too far back here, but could surprise someone in another place if it did.

This slide also released just below the thin, 1-2mm, rime crust that formed Sunday, Nov 14.

Looking down the slide - definitely large enough to catch, carry and bury a person.