Large cornice triggered avalanche - Burstall Pass

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avalanche.safety · Mar 8, 2023 · Field

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Weather
cold, sunny
Ride Type
mellowSlopes
Stayed Away
convexSlopes, steepSlopes, sunnySlopes
Riding Quality
Good
Snow Conditions
powder, windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Cornice failure from Snow Peak on an east aspect at 2500m triggered a deep slab avalanche, size 3. This slide occurred in the past 24hrs and overran the "typical" skin track into the Burstall Pass area.

Avalanche

Cornice failure from Snow Peak on an east aspect at 2500m triggered a deep slab avalanche, size 3. This slide occurred in the past 24hrs and overran the "typical" skin track into the Burstall Pass area.

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