Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 24 m
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Start Zone Aspect
- West
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2804 m
Came across this presumed natural as we approached the ridge of main Porter Fork, nearly touching the typical skin track. It appeared to be recent, and starting zone was high on the rocky West ridge of Mt. Raymond's flank, which was actively being wind loaded.
Most notable (and encouraging) to me was that the large debris pile didn't step down or awaken any deeper layers on the 30-32 degree slope it came down onto, and which is frequently traversed to gain the ridge. It was, however, a good reminder of the danger than can lurk from above.