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Avalanche: Gravel Pit Lanes

Observer Name
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Tukno NE Face » Gravel Pit Lanes
Location Name or Route
Elevation
11,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Unknown
Trigger: additional info
Repeater
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
3'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments

Several crowns above and below cliffs on NE face. Freshest crown 3-4' X 250' below cliffs above Tele-gold. Many pockets in main track and observer's left. Complicated event. Large R3-4 D3

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