Observer Name
Tyler Call
Observation Date
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Region
Ogden » Thurston Peak
Location Name or Route
Fernwood trail/ridge in Layton, Utah at 8,000 feet.
Elevation
8,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6'
Width
250'
Comments
Entire ridge was wind loaded with cracks running from 7,500 feet and up. Ridge is called Kay's ridge, some call if Fernwood trail, others call it the Community trail. Slide occurred directly west of the Chinscraper bowl 1,000 feet lower. Which is directly west of Layton peak.
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