Observer Name
Michael
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Miller Bowl » West Miller Bowl
Location Name or Route
Miller Bowl (west of tree island)
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
150'
Vertical
400'
Snow Profile Comments
Snow profile from nearby on 12-2-19
Comments
As I ski cut the chute west of the tree island, I triggered a soft slab (20' crown, 18" deep). I was able to step onto the bed service (October facets) without being caught. When the slide entered the bowl, additional pockets released encompassing the entire bowl west of the island. The debris piled up on the flat at the tree barrier where there is often an uptrack. Light was flat so I did not take photos.
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