Avalanche: South Side, Beaver Canyon

Observer Name
Toby
Observation Date
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » South Side, Beaver Canyon
Location Name or Route
Beaver Canyon, South Side
Elevation
6,900'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
40'
Vertical
150'
Comments

Saw this recent lower elevation natural slab avalanche on the way down from Beaver Mountain.... Hum, wonder whats going on up in avalanche country? Large and dangerous natural avalanches are a good bet!

Sorry about the poor quality photos...

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