Bonny Moraines

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davecummingdsc · Feb 26, 2025 · Glacier

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Avalanche

Run Length
20
Slab Width
40
Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
35
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
40
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2083
Runout Zone Elevation
2063
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
facets, stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-02-26T10:35:00.931Z

First skier in group triggered storm slab but was not caught in avalanche. The slab moved cohesively and ran the length of the (short) pitch. Moved on crust overlying facets.