Avalanche

Avalanche: Reynolds East Face Shoulder

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
41 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2835 m

Remotely triggered this initial slide from 300' away while ascending the top of Lees Fork (parallels Mill D North). Failed at the top of the "youngest facets" beneath the week's storm snow.