Avalanche

Avalanche: Red Pine

Ambler, NoteboomSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
14 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Sizeable cornice fall, low on the N ridge of the Pfiefferhorn near small pass. Triggered a small slab mid tumble. Crown can be seen in photo.

Superficial refreeze up high in the open. Wet grains abound. Very warm today intense sun. Wet snow on nearly every aspect and elevation traveled. Some dry patches hidden in steep sheltered north.