Avalanche: Steam Mill/White Pine Canyon Ridge

Observer Name
Toby Weed
Observation Date
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Region
Logan » Logan River » Steam Mill » Steam Mill/White Pine Canyon Ridge
Location Name or Route
Steam Mill/White Pine Canyon Ridge
Elevation
7,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
12"
Width
100'
Vertical
40'
Comments

I intentionally triggered this small stiff wind slab with a deep turn near the cornice-line on the way down the Steam Mill/White Pine Canyon Ridge....

Comments

A little way further down the ridge I unintentionally remote triggered a couple more similar slabs from quite a distance....

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