Avalanche

Avalanche: Raymond Peak

Chris MooreSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Slab Thickness
8 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Problem
Cornice
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Intentional cornice release, east facing, cornice VW Bug sized rolled the entirety of the slope, dry snow followed bringing it 3/4 down the slope. Did not break to ground.