Observer Name
Eric and Amy Flygare
Observation Date
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Region
Logan » Mount Naomi Wilderness » Cherry Creek Canyon » Cougar Peak
Location Name or Route
Cougar Peak
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
45°
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
6"
Width
50'
Vertical
400'
Comments
I slope cut a 45 degree Southeast facing slope at 9300 feet around 12:00 and cut a significant wet slide. The slide was 50 feet wide and ran for 400 vertical shaking tress as it strained through them. The slide consisted of the top 6 inches of saturated new snow. I tried to get video of the slide but I was in a safe location and trees blocked my view.