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Avalanche: Skyline

Observation Date
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Region
Skyline
Location Name or Route
Cove, Manti
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Vertical
20'
Caught
2
Carried
1
Comments
Out for a Saturday ride. Hit a medium sized East facing slope and a large slab slide Started. Luckily know body seriously Injured!