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Avalanche

jeffgharker · Feb 5, 2022 · Bonnington

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Avalanche

Run Length
5
Slab Width
10
Trigger Type
snowmobile
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
35
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
N, NE, E
Trigger Distance
5
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
45
Avalanche Character
persistentSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
6-10
Start Zone Elevation
1700
Weak Layer Burial Date
2022-01-30
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
surfaceHoar
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2022-02-05T20:00:00.000Z

Multiple small avalanches on steep sections of sheltered cut block between 1500-1800m. 35cm slab was running on late Jan melt freeze crust and Jan 30 Surface Hoar (15-25mm). Large sections of mellow sheltered areas would settle and crack remotely from up to 10m away.