Avalanche

Avalanche: Emma Ridges

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Avalanche

Slab Width
6 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Vertical Fall
6 m
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Slab Thickness
20 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Southeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow

Plenty of small releases, I triggered one remotely on a cornice while skinning up Flagstaff ridge, wind was blowing at the perfect speed (10 to 20 mph) for transport N/NE. Wind slabs not as reactive as we expected but there were some beautiful cornices forming on North aspects. Should be nice and reactive tomorrow. Triggered a couple small storm slabs, not much energy nor did they run too far but it was coming down when we exited and went down the canyon. Tomorrow will be touchy.