Observer Name
Tony Zollinger
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Region
Logan » Logan River » Steam Mill » South Face of Steam Mill
Location Name or Route
South side of Steam Mill
Elevation
8,500'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
175'
Vertical
250'
Caught
1
Comments
Avalanches are not very common on this relatively small south facing hill. Reported as "whole slope down to the sagebrush" For scale, you can use a visible snowmobile (headlight) on the ridge near the center of the crown. Rider who triggered this was able to stay on his sled and ride free of the slide.
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