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Observer Name
Grant Helgeson
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Region
Uintas
Elevation
10,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
14"
Width
20'
Vertical
300'
Comments

6" of new snow multiplied by moderate winds = lot's of fresh wind slabs. A quick ski cut sent this soft slab running. Fa

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