Observer Name
Staples, Weed
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Warming Hut Area » Horse Ridge
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, Warming Hut Area, Horse Ridge
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
16"
Width
60'
Vertical
350'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Not really an accident, but a CLOSE CALL: A rider was caught, carried, and partially buried in a small avalanche of wind drifted snow while riding on a steep slope near the warming hut in Providence Canyon. Looks like everything turned out alright...
Snow Profile Comments
Snow profile from slope approximately 1/2 mile east of avalanche
Video
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