Avalanche: Turnagain

Location: Magnum

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CNFAIC Staff
Route & General Observations

Skier-triggered avalanche on the west face of Magnum. The skier was caught and carried but was able to self-arrest on the bed surface. We have sparse details on the avalanche, but it looks to be 750-1000′ wide, failing on facets 2-3′ deep. Estimated vertical run is around 1200′.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger UnknownRemote Trigger Unknown
Avalanche Type UnknownAspect Unknown
ElevationunknownSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
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View of the avalanche from the road. Photo submitted anonymously. 12.02.2021  

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