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Avalanche: Moab

Observer Name
Christopher Murray
Observation Date
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Region
Moab
Location Name or Route
NE aspect of Pre-Laurel Pk., La Sal Mtns.
Elevation
11,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
18"
Width
50'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Dimensions are estimates. We were unable to safely view the full extent of the runout. Probably in excess of 300'.
Coordinates