Moraine Avalanche at Keiths

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fwjdawson · Feb 23, 2025 · Duffey

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Avalanche

Run Length
200
Slab Width
200
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
50
Start Zone Aspect
N
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Avalanche Character
corniceWithSlab, stormSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1650
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-02-22T13:00:00.000Z

Avalanche occurred on moraine on the approach to Keith’s hut at some time between 3 and 7pm. Natural trigger. Runout completely covered winter route to Keith’s.