Observer Name
Weed
Observation Date
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Beaver Mountain Backside
Location Name or Route
Just above backside parking in Beaver Canyon Hwy 89
Elevation
6,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
15"
Width
30'
Vertical
50'
Comments
I don't know the story... Looks like skier (or rider) triggered as I could see both types of tracks entering this small avalanche from the top.
Remember, the backside of Beaver Mt. is the backcountry. You need to carry and practice with a beacon, probe, and shovel, and practice good backcountry travel protocols by only exposing one person at a time to a steep slope and going with a group or at least a partner.
Comments
Didn't dare to ride in steep terrain, but I triggered some nice, pretty deep shooting cracks in stiff drifts up higher on the mountain.
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