Avalanche: Providence Peak, East Face

Observer Name
Toby Weed
Observation Date
Monday, February 27, 2012
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 27, 2012
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Providence Peak » Providence Peak, East Face
Location Name or Route
Providence Peak, East Face
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
Unknown
Width
100'
Vertical
500'
Comments

I noticed a fresh avalanche on the East Face of Providence Peak. A cornice fall and shallow soft slab likely due to strong south winds this morning.... I also cracked out a few shallow wind slabs on the north facing side of a sub-ridge in South Richards Hollow...

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