Old man

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Old man

Information

Avalanche date/time
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 13:20
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
1
Slab thickness
100cm
Slab width
90m
Run length
30m
Avalanche Character
  • Deep persistent slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • NW
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Weak layer burial date
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Weak layer crystal type
  • Facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Cross-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope