Avalanche: Miller Bowl, East

Observer Name
William Rouse
Observation Date
Friday, December 28, 2018
Avalanche Date
Friday, December 28, 2018
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Miller Bowl, East
Location Name or Route
Miller chute
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
4"
Width
25'
Vertical
175'
Comments
Soft slab triggered by about the 2nd turn. Failed within the new snow most likely and ran slowly for about 70 feet. This could have been a lot bigger if either wind or snow events recently had been any greater. Snow was soft and stubborn but sluff that if unmanaged, could sweep you off your intended course. Good indication to stay weary of steep terrain, many riders in the backcountry today riding without issue does not mean that there is no avy danger.
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