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Avalanche: Big Drift/Skyline Summit

Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Observation Date
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Region
Skyline » Scofield Reservoir » Gooseberry Creek » Big Drift/Skyline Summit
Location Name or Route
Slope next to the Big Drift
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Vertical
300'
Comments
This was a snowmobile triggered avalanche. No one was caught or injured in it. Close call though.......
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