Avalanche

Avalanche: Poulson Ridge

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Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
244 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
107 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

This appears to be two separate slides that most likely released at the same time. There is little doubt that they broke into weak sugary faceted snow at the base of the snowpack.