Observer Name
Jaxon Antolak
Observation Date
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Black Canyon
Location Name or Route
Island peak, directly north of cutler ridge
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
70'
Vertical
Unknown
Snow Profile Comments
Persistent weak layer, broke down to the old snow. Saw many (5-7) natural slides on the NE aspect.
Comments
Avalanche triggered by 2nd of 4 on the skin track. It took out the switchback so luckily no one was there at the time, close call. A lot of action on the northern slopes.
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