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Avalanche: Franklin Basin TH area

Observer Name
Austin
Observation Date
Friday, January 27, 2023
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 27, 2023
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry » South Ridge of Beaver Mountain » Franklin Basin TH area
Location Name or Route
Franklin basin turnout
Elevation
6,700'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
8"
Width
35'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Located just above the road across the highway from the big Franklin basin chain up area on highway 89 in Logan canyon. Broke right under the cornice and stopped at the trees 15' down.
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