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Avalanche: Central Wood Camp Bowls

Observer Name
Paige Pagnucco, A Ward
Observation Date
Friday, January 1, 2016
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 1, 2016
Region
Logan » Logan River » Wood Camp » Central Wood Camp Bowls
Location Name or Route
Cental Bowls
Elevation
8,200'
Aspect
Southwest
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
12"
Width
80'
Vertical
300'
Comments

Caught a glimpse of this avalanche on our approach as well as two others on a similar slope in the Beirdneau drainage. Most likely ran in the early morning hours. The strong winds seemed to be the obvious catalyst.

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