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Avalanche: Bountiful

Observer Name
Kyle Anderson
Observation Date
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Avalanche Date
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Location Name or Route
Up bountiful canyon.
Elevation
8,200'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
70'
Carried
1
Comments
Second rider going down same track as first rider triggered avalanche. We were trying to be safe with one rider on mountain at a time and staying to side. Rider carried and sled carried much further down. Rider ok just a little beat up. Sled damaged quite a lot.
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