Avalanche: Indian Creek

Observer Name
Travis Otten
Observation Date
Friday, March 8, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 8, 2024
Region
Skyline » Ferron Canyon » Indian Creek
Location Name or Route
Above Ferron Reservoir, Indian Creek of Ferron Canyon
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
2'
Width
50'
Vertical
150'
Caught
2
Carried
2
Comments
Two riders caught in small slide, carried about 300', not buried, uninjured.
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