Avalanche

Avalanche: Tri Chutes

A. HansonSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

Remotely triggered this slide while skinning up south of the apron to tri-chutes. Audible collapse heard as well as shooting cracks observed. Slide traveled about 175 feet. The slope was 37 degrees and crown was 50 feet above the trigger point.