Avalanche

Avalanche: Holy Toledo

Dave KikkertSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
3 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

Partner triggered a small wind slab dropping into Holy Toledo. We could see the wind pillow, deposited from NW winds. Broke out about 10"-1' deep, only 10 feet or so wide. Ran maybe 3/4 track without entraining much additional snow. Skier was not caught.

In addition, there were several small naturals off the rocks on Cardiac ridge that likely ran overnight, only a couple of inches deep.