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Avalanche: Monte Cristo

Observer Name
Cal Taylor
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Region
Ogden » Monte Cristo
Location Name or Route
Near Dry Bread
Elevation
8,300'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
20"
Width
60'
Comments
Came up on this small avalanche that looks to have been triggered by a Snowmobiler from earlier in the day. The crown was at least 20" deep. This is a good reminder to stay off and out from under slopes 30 degrees.
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