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Avalanche: Park City Ridgeline

Observer Name
Rip Griffith
Observation Date
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Unknown
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
8"
Width
80'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments

Intentionally triggered a couple avalanches 8" x 20' and 8" x 80' (in two pieces). NE facing 8600'. Soft slab on surface hoar. Not as sensitive as yesterday, but still sensitive.

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