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Avalanche: Ben Lomond Headwall

Observer Name
Doug Wewer
Observation Date
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 2, 2012
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Ben Lomond Headwall
Location Name or Route
Near Ben Lomond Peak
Elevation
8,600'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Depth
2.5'
Width
400'
Vertical
300'
Comments

Flat light and generally poor visibility. Spotted this crown during a break in the clouds. North-NE facing cirque right off of the ridgeline to the East of the Ben Lomond shoulder. Likely came down on 3/1 or 3/2, possibly with cornice fall.

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