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Avalanche: Rolfson

Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Observation Date
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 17, 2025
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Rolfson
Location Name or Route
Lower Rolfson Canyon
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
16"
Width
100'
Vertical
200'
Comments
I was a bit surprised to stumble onto this pile of debris from an avalanche in lower Rolfson on a south facing slope. It was definitely triggered by wind loading. The debris spilled down onto terrain that people ride in to access Rolfson. I don't think I ever remember a slide here before.
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