Avalanche

Avalanche: Cornice Ridge

Jeremy JensenLogan
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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
48 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
2865 m

This slide appeared to be snowmobile triggered judging by the tracks leading in and out of it. 18-24 inches deep and 50 feet wide on a northeast facing slope at about 9400 feet. It didn't look like anyone was caught or carried in this one.