Avalanche

Avalanche: Rocky Point

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Avalanche

Slab Width
3 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
10 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Got to the top of the 2nd chute skiers left at Rocky Point this morning after skiing another line where the snow felt stable. It was evident there was a weak layer underneath the new snow that was unstable. I was able to trigger a small slide that moved down the chute most of the way. Not big enough to bury someone but would certainly have knocked you off your feet. I belive it was likely a combination of new and wind affected snow. Be safe out there!