Avalanche

Avalanche: West Porter

JohnstonSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
30°

Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
15 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

Small soft slab triggered remotely on descent on North aspect of 9600' high point. ~ 30 degree slope, 12" crown, 30' wide, running 50 feet.

Collapsing noted even on level terrain near summit. ~25 degree slope allowed access to the high point descending the same slope (right in attached image) caused the release.