Avalanche

Avalanche: Wolverine Cirque

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Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
213 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3200 m

Cornice triggered hard slab avalanche failed on facets 6'-8' deep (photo).