Avalanche: Soapstone Pass

Observer Name
Helgeson / Harris
Observation Date
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Soapstone Pass
Location Name or Route
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
Unknown
Vertical
500'
Comments

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