Observer Name
Toby Weed
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Region
Logan » Logan River » Crescent Lake Canyon » Crescent Lake-Steep Hollow Ridge
Location Name or Route
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
90'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
I triggered this sizable avalanche by knocking a small cornice onto the slope while holding onto the strong green branches of a ridge-top spruce....
Comments
And here I am documenting the event on my cell phone camera....
Comments
I wasn't really surprised that I triggered an avalanche on this suspect wind loaded slope....But I was a bit surprised by both the size of the avalanche and the sensitivity and propagation of the slab.
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