Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Jason Finch · Feb 17, 2014 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

High winds overnight. 1" accumulation. 17" previous week. Dry past 4 days

Snowpack

Wind loaded with persistent/deep persistent weak layer.

Avalanche

Did not observe crown, but did observe path to toe and debris pile. Traveled down alta chute from cliff band at ridge line. Around 100 meters wide and traveled 400-600 meters breaking trees up to 3-4" in diameter.