Avalanche: Renee 2/25/2010

Observer Name:

Gordon

Observation Date:

02/25/2010

Occurrence Date:

02/25/2010

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

Uintas
1000 Peaks
Renee

40° 49' 55.3008" N, 111° 1' 29.6904" W

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

10000'

Aspect:

Northeast

East

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Explosive

Trigger: additional info:

Intentionally Triggered

Avalanche Type:

Hard Slab

Weak Layer:

Facets

Depth (avg):

unknown

Depth Range:

3' to

Width:

350'

Vertical:

600'

General Comments

This heavily wind loaded northeast facing slope failed on weak snow near the ground. This avalanche could have been easily triggered by a rider.

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