Avalanche

Avalanche: Highline

Jane TannerSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Unintentional cornice release as I was walking across the ridge of Highline. I was a few feet away from the release point. It involved wind slab and new snow; as you can see in the photo it did not propagate down to a deep slab.