Avalanche

Avalanche: Rolfson

Brett KobernikSkyline
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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.