Avalanche: Christmas Tree Bowl

Observer Name
Lundahl
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Region
Logan » Logan River » Bullen Basin » Christmas Tree Bowl
Location Name or Route
Christmas Tree Bowl
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
600'
Vertical
600'
Comments

The avalanche was triggered from very low on the slope. Rider escaped using throttle.

Coordinates