Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 13, 2014
Region
Logan » Left Hand Fork-Blacksmith Fork » Richards Hollow » South Hollow
Location Name or Route
east facing south hollow
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
600'
Vertical
900'
Comments
This was a very crisp fracture line and bed surface. My best guess is this was triggered by snowmobilers from the ridgeline late in the day on the 13th. Crown depth 2 to 4 feet. South side of avalanche.
Comments
North view.
Comments
Yeah, those are some fairly good sized trees in the debris......
Coordinates