Avalanche

Avalanche: Ivory Slabs

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Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Explosive
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Backcountry explosives testing - called Cardiac Ridge or High Ivory - one class 2 off the steep, hanging snowfield and another larger slide right of High Ivory 3' x 200' in steep, rocky section.