Observer Name
Lee
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Staker
Location Name or Route
Staker
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
250'
Vertical
250'
Comments
This avalanche was triggered by a snowmobiler as he was sidehilling across the slope. It broke into old snow that had become weak during the mid December dry period.
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