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Avalanche: Layton Foothills

Observer Name
Rolf Strand
Observation Date
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Region
Ogden » Ogden Valley » Layton Foothills
Location Name or Route
Adams canyon
Elevation
Unknown
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Depth
8"
Width
Unknown
Vertical
200'
Comments

Up Adams canyon, 200 yards short of waterfall a north facing cliff band (aprox 200ft above) let go. This is my first from above, alot of noise, was able to seek shelter behind large bolder before it hit. Filled in creek bed and surround, lucky to be alive....

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