Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Eric Newton · Mar 19, 2022 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Sunny, 34degF, <10mph winds

Snowpack

Fresh wind slab deposited over firm slab with a weak layer roughly 24in down, but varying on depth of the wind slab.

Avalanche

East facing slope, wind loaded, 11800ft elevation, 30-45deg slope, triggered at 13:30, remote triggered while traversing lower angle terrain beneath. R2 D1.5, short run relative to crown width, see pictures.