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The avalanche failed on a thick (10cm) layer of facets that were sitting on an ice crust. The slide was a natural soft slab avalanche that broke with just a few new inches of snow and wind. Photo: D. Zinn
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Fri Dec 29, 2017