Avalanche

Avalanche: Broads Fork

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Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2865 m

Remotely snowboard triggered slab at 9400' in lower BCC, Northeast facing. Didn't inspect snow interface layer, but assuming it's on old, faceted snow judging by how the slope rode. Snowboarder was 10-15' away when triggered, no collapsing or sound. Ran about 100'. Depth and width are approx.