Avalanche

Avalanche: Reynolds Peak

Jake RadtkeSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
18 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Soft slab below wind blown cornice was triggered as second member of party of four intentionally test-stomped seemingly unstable snow below ridge line. No one was caught/injured, and slab only slid ~20m.