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Bill Laing · Dec 23, 2023 · Pine Pass

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Avalanche

Run Length
30
Slab Width
20
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
40
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
E
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Avalanche Character
persistentSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1565
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
surfaceHoar
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2023-12-23T19:20:00.000Z

Suspect it was the December 1st surface hoar layer. Slab thickness variable as per close up photo.