Avalanche

Avalanche: North Ogden Divide

Chris TitensorOgden
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Avalanche

Slab Width
3 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
10 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
1829 m

Easy travel above Nordic valley today. Strong winds created windslab with varying stiffness depending on exposure. Intentionally triggered this tiny avalanche on a steep roll over.

''Also observed what appeared to be isolated surface hoar that had generally been knocked down by the wind in a lower down meadow on Apollo ridge.