Big Simpson Cornice Fall

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Hyland Backcountry · Mar 31, 2025 · South Bulkley

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Avalanche

Run Length
400
Slab Width
200
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
2.5
Start Zone Aspect
E
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
45
Avalanche Character
corniceWithSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2160
Runout Zone Elevation
1875
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-03-31T14:00:00.000Z

Viewed this AM, large cornice fall into Big Simpsons, appears to have run across valley bottom, pulled a large slab on the slope below. Visible from town.