Avalanche

Avalanche: Columbine Bowl

RichSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
41 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
South
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

This slide was triggered about 50 yards (150') away while skinning up south facing aspect of columbine bowl, (directly across from birthday chutes).

It appeared to break on top of a crust. This slope did not have obvious wind loading or was affected by the wind.