Persistent slab

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Jackson Bodtker · Apr 4, 2026 · Spray - KLakes

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Avalanche

Run Length
200
Slab Width
75
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2.5
Start Zone Aspect
S
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Avalanche Character
persistentSlab, corniceWithSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2500
Runout Zone Elevation
2300
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp

Possibly cornice fall triggered, maybe sun on rocks. Looked quite recent, a party of 4 was leaving the area as we entered, maybe they witnessed it? Slid to the ground in some spots. Debris 2-3 m deep