Mt Rohr

Avalanche

Crazy_Pete · Apr 16, 2022 · Duffey

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Quick report

Weather
warm, cloudy
Ride Type
openTrees, alpineSlopes, denseTrees, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
powder

Avalanche

Run Length
25
Trigger Type
natural
Avalanche Size
2
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Avalanche Character
corniceOnly
Number Of Avalanches
1
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2022-04-15T16:00:00

Large Cornice fall observed on the west ridge of Mt Rohr. Section that let go was approximately 30m wide, and 3m thick at its tallest point. Supprisingly it did not trigger a slab avalanche below it, but did leave a couple chunks up to 2m tall in the deposit zone.