Avalanche

Avalanche: Bonkers

Hopkins, Alabama JonesSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Glide
Slab Thickness
213 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Gliding Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Observed this large crown that deposited avalanche debris into the far lookers-left side of Bonkers. The "crown" was almost cornice like.

We noticed a medium-hard wind slab forming on Bonkers, gaining thickness with elevation from 1" up to 3" thick. This was non-reactive under the skis, with hand pits, and with skinner stomping, at all elevations including the summit saddle.