Observer Name
Staples
Observation Date
Friday, March 31, 2023
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 11, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Oquirrh Mountains
Location Name or Route
Lewiston Peak
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
1
Comments
Rider near the top of the slope was caught, carried and fully buried. While he was fully buried, the avalanche debris started moving again and he ended up on top. The second rider was able to get out of the way and was not caught.
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