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Avalanche: Cornice Ridge 2/21/2010

Observer Name:

Jeremy Jensen

Observation Date:

02/21/2010

Occurrence Date:

02/21/2010

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

Logan
Logan River
Tony Grove
Cornice Ridge

Location Name:

Tony Grove - Cornice Ridge

Location

41° 53' 36.5136" N, 111° 39' 49.2732" W

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

9400'

Aspect:

Northeast

East

and steeper

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Snowmobiler

Trigger: additional info:

Unintentionally Triggered

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Weak Layer:

New Snow/Old Snow Interface

Depth (avg):

19"

Width:

50'

Vertical:

200'

General Comments

This slide appeared to be snowmobile triggered judging by the tracks leading in and out of it. 18-24 inches deep and 50 feet wide on a northeast facing slope at about 9400 feet. It didn't look like anyone was caught or carried in this one.

General Comments 2

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