Observer Name
Ron Camomile
Observation Date
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Region
Skyline » Scofield Reservoir » Gooseberry Creek » Big Drift/Skyline Summit
Location Name or Route
North of second parking lot at big drift.
Elevation
9,100'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Comments
This avalanche broke right in the middle of the ridge not far from the top. It ran maybe 100 feet or so but was deep. The surrounding area was being ridden and was holding but this was for sure snowmobilers.
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