Observer Name
Travis Otten
Observation Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
Region
Skyline » Six Mile Canyon
Location Name or Route
Six Mile Canyon
Elevation
10,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Snowmobiler triggered an avalanche on a steep slope in the trees. He deployed his airbag but was able to stay on his machine and on top of the debris.
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