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Avalanche: Big Kahuna

Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 15, 2024
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Mendon Peak » Big Kahuna
Location Name or Route
North Ridge of Mendon Peak, Big Kahuna
Elevation
7,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
250'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
Evidence of natural avalanche(s) in the Big Kahuna was visible this morning from Mendon.
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