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Avalanche: Skyline

Observer Name
Grant Helgeson
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 25, 2010
Region
Skyline
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
600'
Vertical
1,250'
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