Front Range

Avalanche

Tyndall gorge RMNP. 20 cm of new snow. Observed shallow natural release in east couloir of Hallet (N aspect), apparent ski triggered slide (R2,D2, SE aspect) in dragonstail, apparent ski triggered (R1, D2, E aspect) in dead elk couloir. New snow fell on a soft breakable crust in solar aspects which is poorly bonded to the unconsolidated snow beneath. Aspect: Elevation: Above treeline