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Avalanche: South Fork Lake Canyon

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Friday, January 17, 2014
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Lake Canyon » South Fork Lake Canyon
Location Name or Route
South Fork of Lake Cayon
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Comments

A slew of avalanche activity due to wind loading. Some cornice falls. Some persistent slab avalanches.

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