Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 30 m
- Weak Layer
- Density Change
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 61 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 41 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- South
- Avalanche Problem
- Wind Slab
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2835 m
I was a bit surprised to stumble onto this pile of debris from an avalanche in lower Rolfson on a south facing slope. It was definitely triggered by wind loading. The debris spilled down onto terrain that people ride in to access Rolfson. I don't think I ever remember a slide here before.