Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Monday, February 8, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Region
Skyline » Ferron Canyon » Cove Creek » The Cove
Location Name or Route
Upper north end of The Cove
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
1,000'
Vertical
150'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
This slide released in two separate sections although they connected. The north half was triggered remotely by snowmobilers in the area.
Comments
A few minutes later the south half was triggered when a rider attempted to climb a short steep pitch. He was unaware that the north half of the slope had just released.
Comments
The avalanche released when he was at the apex of the slope. He was caught and tumbled down the slope along with his sled. Both ended up on top of the debris. The rider was uninjured.
Comments
The debris was 6 to 8 feet deep on the bench where it pushed up against the trees. The riders sled ended up against a tree where my partner is standing in the photo below. This was a very close call and the rider is lucky he ended up on top instead of buried in the deep debris.
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