Observer Name
Kade Hardman
Observation Date
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Steam Mill Canyon » Steam Mill Lake
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill Canyon N 41.946030° W 111.644714°
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
50'
Carried
1
Comments
Around 11am we were climbing hills up Steam Mill Canyon that appeared to be very set up and stable. I looped up and was rounding out approximately 15 feet below a cliff edge when the entire slab from the last storm broke loose from the cliff line above. After I realized it had me, I ditched the sled and jumped as high on it as I could and rode the slide down. Thank God it was very dense and slow-moving snow, and I was able to stay afloat. All other riders were able to avoid the slide and respond rapidly.
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