Mt. Erris S3

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canadian-bacon · Mar 9, 2024 · Northwest Inland

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Avalanche

Run Length
100
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
W
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
90
Avalanche Character
corniceOnly, corniceWithSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2550
Runout Zone Elevation
2100
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-03-09T22:00:00.000Z

Witnessed an avalanche while out snowmobiling. Seen from a few km away. I think a cornice broke off the top of the ridge, triggering a slab below. The slide filtered down ridges in the cliff face. Slowly ran for about 3 minutes and was still going as we left.