Avalanche: South Side, Beaver Canyon 1/19/2012

Observer Name:

Toby

Observation Date:

01/19/2012

Occurrence Date:

01/19/2012

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

Logan
Logan River
Beaver Creek
South Side, Beaver Canyon

Location Name:

Beaver Canyon, South Side

Location

41° 57' 10.0368" N, 111° 32' 31.5132" W

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

6900'

Aspect:

West

Northwest

Slope Angle:

Unknown

Trigger:

Natural

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Weak Layer:

Facets

Depth (avg):

12"

Width:

40'

Vertical:

150'

General Comments

Saw this recent lower elevation natural slab avalanche on the way down from Beaver Mountain.... Hum, wonder whats going on up in avalanche country? Large and dangerous natural avalanches are a good bet!

Sorry about the poor quality photos...

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