Avalanche

Avalanche: Scotties Bowl

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Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2865 m

Scotties Bowl top to bottom slide has removed 10+ years of growth. Still hang fire above and to the west of initial crown. Doesn't look like it stepped down to facets due to the location of the crown being a cross loaded gulley but hard to tell from the bottom. Have seen numerous skin and descent tracks throughout this year directly below and above the crown location even edging close to the singular rocks and trees that act as great trigger points. With a still cross loaded wind slab at best case and worst case a step down to the persistent weak layer, this is a dragon that should be treated with respect even as the danger starts to "decrease".