Avalanche: Campbell Hollow

Observer Name
Gordon/Meisenheimer
Observation Date
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Region
Uintas » Nobletts » Mill Hollow » Campbell Hollow
Location Name or Route
Campbell Hollow
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
100'
Vertical
250'
Comments

Trent looks at the crown in Campbell Hollow where we spotted a natural avalanche which was triggered as a result of the big wind event on Wed. Feb. 22nd. This slide failed on a layer of near surface facets formed during the dry spell during the week of Feb 5th.

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