Avalanche

Avalanche: West Desolation Ridge

Alex FrankeSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2774 m

Remotely triggered about 40 feet from the first member of the party. Triggered on the skin track on the third lap up. Party was 4 people.