Avalanche

Avalanche: Guardsman Pass area

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Avalanche

Slab Width
6 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
12 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

We noticed this avalanche walking along Guardsman Pass road. The trigger was likely from a snow machiner; possibly the track above the crown. The crown is estimated 45-60 cms (18-24").

We got several collapses when traveling in this area.