Avalanche

Avalanche: Patsy Trees

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Avalanche

Slab Width
6 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
36 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

Storm slab 10”-14” crown 20’ wide 100’ run. Slab failed on the fully faceted (2-4mm) melt freeze crust. Facets were wet causing future concern for larger slides once this current cycle firms up. Broke at skis, none caught/carried.