Avalanche: Chute Camp Site

Observer Name
Kobernik - Kendall
Observation Date
Friday, January 18, 2019
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 18, 2019
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Chute Camp Site
Location Name or Route
Main path, Camp Chutes
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical
800'
Comments
A significant avalanche released in the Camp Chutes at the tail end of the storm. It crossed the creek and came within 50 feet of the road.
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