Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

(3/18/23) A group cut a section of cornice off onto a NW facing slope. The block triggered a large avalanche on the slope below them.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Mar 18, 2023 (Exact)

Location:

Galena Peak

Comments:

A party used a cord to cut free a large chunk of a cornice. The block slide down the slope and triggered a large avalanche on a northwest facing slope.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NW (N)

Start Zone Elev:

9800ft

Size:

D2

Trigger:

AC-Cornice Drop
c-Intentional

Media

(3/18/23) A group cut a section of cornice off onto a NW facing slope. The block triggered a large avalanche on the slope below them.