Observer Name
Tim Wolford
Observation Date
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Rodeo Grounds
Location Name or Route
Logan Peak East, Rodeo Grounds
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
50'
Vertical
200'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Comments
A lucky outcome here, since the rider was alone and without any avalanche safety equipment. Witnessed by a group of sled-assisted skiers in the area. The rider was buried up to his chest, but uninjured.
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