Avalanche: South Richards Hollow

Observer Name
Toby Weed
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Region
Logan » Left Hand Fork-Blacksmith Fork » Richards Hollow » South Richards Hollow
Location Name or Route
South Richard's Hollow
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Depth
12"
Width
80'
Vertical
500'
Comments

Before the storm even really got going this morning, I triggered this wind slab avalanche from the flats on the ridge.... Cracks propagated from my skis down into the slope below me as the slab failed. It was very sensitive. Even though this was not a very large avalanche it ran far, entrained a fair amount of sugary or faceted snow, and would have been a very dangerous or deadly ride if you got caught..

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