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Avalanche: Miller Flat

Observer Name
Craig/Trent/Darce/Steve
Observation Date
Friday, January 10, 2014
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 10, 2014
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Miller Flat
Location Name or Route
Big Meadow East Bowl
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Vertical
80'
Comments

Winds cranked up, rapidly changing the avalanche danger. We remotely triggered this hard slab low on the slope while breaking trail. Had we not been utilizing our safe travel rituals (one person on the slope at a time/keeping an eye on your partner), this slide could've had a different outcome. In hind sight, we should've had a more thorough discussion regarding the days avalanche dragon. Instead of getting thumped, nature gave us a polite tap on the shoulder... reminding us who the boss really is.