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Avalanche: Ham Hollow

Observer Name
Eric Newell
Observation Date
Monday, January 25, 2016
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Region
Logan » Logan River » Wood Camp » Ham Hollow
Location Name or Route
Wood Camp, Ham Hollow
Elevation
8,600'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
600'
Vertical
1,250'
Comments

Eric spied the filled in crown from Hwy 89 on Monday. We have no idea when the avalanche on this south facing slope occurred, but it did overrun a fairly popular ascent route....

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