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| An overview of a human triggered avalanche in Butler Fork. The skier
was near the stand of evergreen trees on the ridge when it released. |
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| This avalanche was triggered from a portion of the ridge that was 33
degrees in steepness. |
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| The avalanche was over 350 feet wide and averaged 4 to 6 feet deep. |
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| Side view of the avalanche. The skier was descending the relatively
gentle ridge and the snowpack collapsed and cracked all around him. Although
the ridge was not steep enough to slide, it propagated on the far side
of the ridge and triggered a large avalanche. |
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| Portrait of a "Big Game" Avalanche Hunter. |