Incident

Avalanche: Six Mile Canyon

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3261 m

Snowmobiler triggered an avalanche on a steep slope in the trees. He deployed his airbag but was able to stay on his machine and on top of the debris.

Incident

Number Caught
1
Number Carried
1