Aspen
AvalancheNicholas Penzel · Jan 21, 2023 · Aspen
Weather
Slightly cloudy with light snowfall
Snowpack
NE aspect. 35 degrees steep at trigger point. 11300 elevation.
Avalanche
The group before us set of a small storm slab avalanche on a steep portion of slope. They triggered it from the top of a small exposed ridge and it broke 50 feet wide and ran about 100 feet. Crown was 40-50 cm deep. Aspect was 29 degrees NE at 11300 ft and start zone was 35 degrees steep.