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Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Observation Date
Monday, December 9, 2019
Avalanche Date
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Region
Skyline » Ephraim Canyon » Philadelphia Flats
Location Name or Route
Short steep slope above Philadelphia Flats
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
80'
Comments
This pocket was most likely triggered by a snowmobiler low on the slope. Trigger date is estimated.