Avalanche

Avalanche: Wolverine Cirque

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Avalanche

Slab Width
21 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
244 m
Avalanche Type
Cornice Fall
Slab Thickness
18 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

I saw a few more cornices like this (tuskarora) that didnt trigger a slab. This one seemed to have a small(10' long) fracture line too below cliff band but was basically a loose dry. Not sure on the size of cornice. there was small cornice debris at bottom, probably a rough ride over the cliff for the cornice. Also saw somebody ride seagull chute successfully.