Observer Name
Darce Trotter/ Steve Cote
Observation Date
Friday, January 17, 2014
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Wedding Ring Ridge
Location Name or Route
Wedding Ring Ridge, SE of summit of SR 31
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
700'
Vertical
250'
Comments
Three side by side naturals that most likely occurred on Sunday/Monday? or even later, certainly after wind event, look very fresh today, had not blown back in, largest 4'-5' deep, 700+ wide running to the trees below, some of the biggest avalanches we have seen in this area
Comments
closer look at biggest of the three
Coordinates