Avalanche

Avalanche: Monte Cristo

Cal TaylorOgden
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Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
51 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2530 m

Came up on this small avalanche that looks to have been triggered by a Snowmobiler from earlier in the day. The crown was at least 20" deep. This is a good reminder to stay off and out from under slopes 30 degrees.