Avalanche: Skyline

Observer Name
Matt Selman, Morgan Edwards
Observation Date
Friday, March 9, 2012
Avalanche Date
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Region
Skyline
Location Name or Route
Bolger Reservoir Area
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
14"
Width
35'
Vertical
20'
Comments

Observed this avalanche along the road to Scofield, just before Bolger Reservoir. Mostly likely it came down within the last two days. The slide appeared to start on or just above the depth hoar layer, then stepped down in a small pocket above a rock to a depth just above the ground. As evidenced by the small cornice, this is a wind-loaded slope. Judging by the relatively shallow depth of the slab, I would venture to guess this is a repeater.

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