Observer Name
Ben johnson
Observation Date
Friday, March 18, 2022
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 18, 2022
Region
Logan » Bear Lake » Saint Charles Canyon » Snowslide Canyon
Location Name or Route
St Charles, Snowslide Canyon
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
250'
Vertical
900'
Comments
(42.1027713, -111.5822597), location of slide.
The avalanche was triggered, when the second rider to make the climb, was 20-30 ft from the top. Fortunately he had enough speed and momentum to climb up and out of the snow that had broke free.
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