Observer Name
Jon Kleven
Observation Date
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Rodeo Grounds-south
Location Name or Route
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
450'
Vertical
500'
Comments
Rider triggered this avalanche from fairly high on the slope as he was turning his sled. He punched it and somehow emerged at the b
Comments
The close-call reinforced the obvious need for a cautious approach to riding steep hills this tricky season... The party didn't have much desire to keep climbing big hills after the dragon showed it's teeth....
Comments
The avalanche caused a sympathetic release of these two pockets in the North Rodeo Grounds...
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