Avalanche

Avalanche: West Monitor

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
38 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
152 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m

Intentional cornice drop triggered avalanche on a northerly facing slope 3'-7' deep failing on buried facets (photo).