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Avalanche: Above Treeline - NE face Pre-Laurel Pk.

Observer Name
Medara
Observation Date
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Avalanche Date
Friday, December 31, 2010
Region
Moab » Upper Horse Creek » Above Treeline - NE face Pre-Laurel Pk.
Location Name or Route
Upper Horse Creek
Elevation
11,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
600'
Vertical
800'
Comments

This was several slides possibly extending from tree line above Coyote Chute and up the ridge toward the wx-station. Crown lines were partially obliterated but mucho debris visible below. Must have happened early inthe storm cycle closer to the 19th of Dec.

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