Avalanche

Avalanche: Soapstone Pass

Helgeson / HarrisUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Start Zone Elevation
2896 m

We were able to replicate this cycle by cutting off a large cornice which fell onto an East facing slope. The cornice initiated a s