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Avalanche: Exxon's Folly

Observer Name
Garcia, Nauman, Ament
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Exxon's Folly
Location Name or Route
Exxon's Folly
Elevation
11,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
250'
Vertical
600'
Comments
This avalanche occured in a very steep, rocky area of Exxon's. It broke deep on the buried facets.
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