Avalanche

Avalanche: Spring City Canyon

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Natural avalanche that released recently (exact date unknown) due to wind drifted snow overloading buried sugar snow (facets). This path is a frequent offender.