Avalanche

Avalanche: North Haystack

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Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
38 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

There were several pockets that released naturally in this area. The photo below is one that was released remotely by a snowmobile.