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Avalanche: Providence Quarry

Observer Name
Weed
Observation Date
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Providence Quarry
Location Name or Route
Quarry
Elevation
6,500'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
20'
Vertical
125'
Comments

I noticed this fresh wet slab release on the way down canyon this afternoon. I didn't see it on the way up, so I guess it must have happened midday today. This small wet slab avalanche appear to have been triggered as the rider traversed along the top of the steep slope, breaking right at the tracks....

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