Observer Name
Scott CLawson
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Region
Logan » Logan River » Crescent Lake Canyon » Double Top Ridge, North
Location Name or Route
Double top
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Vertical
500'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Rider was side-hilling on about a 20 degree slope when the hillside released uphill to a cliff band. Rider was able to stay on his sled and rode with in avalanche for approx. 50 yds until he out ran it. The slide ran through some large trees. As the wave of snow went through it left snow on the tree trunks about 12 ft. up.
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