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Avalanche: Hobbit Holes

Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Monday, March 20, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Region
Logan » Right Hand Fork » Hobbit Holes
Location Name or Route
Right Hand Fork, Hobbit Holes Wall
Elevation
5,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
2.5'
Width
60'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
I observed evidence of a few large wet avalanches that came out of the forest and over the cliffs and deposited large piles of heavy debris.... Noted three avalanches between Hobbit Holes and Ice Climb...
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