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Avalanche: Poulson Ridge

Observer Name
Osborne
Observation Date
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Region
Skyline » Canal Creek » Poulson Ridge
Location Name or Route
Poulson Ridge
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
300'
Vertical
800'
Comments
This appears to be two separate slides that most likely released at the same time. There is little doubt that they broke into weak sugary faceted snow at the base of the snowpack.
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