Avalanche

Avalanche: Taylor Canyon

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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Avalanche failed 300' away from where it was triggered from ridgeline. Took out 3-4 old tracks and debris ran into older trees.