Avalanche

Avalanche: Big Drift/Skyline Summit

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2774 m

This avalanche broke right in the middle of the ridge not far from the top. It ran maybe 100 feet or so but was deep. The surrounding area was being ridden and was holding but this was for sure snowmobilers.