Observer Name
Osborne
Observation Date
Friday, January 19, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Region
Skyline » Pleasant Creek » Main Bowl
Location Name or Route
East facing main bowl of Pleasant Creek Straight Fork
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
500'
Vertical
500'
Comments
It's not too uncommon for the cornice to break off and cause an avalanche in the main part of the bowl. What is interesting to note is the smaller pocket in the looker's right side of the photo. It is very unusual to see a slide in this location.
Coordinates