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Avalanche: Browns Canyon

Observer Name
AC/Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Region
Uintas » Browns Canyon
Location Name or Route
Browns Canyon
Elevation
6,900'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
100'
Comments
Skinning up the ridge line to the west of the "bowl" had a small crack shoot out and the ridge began to slide.
Comments
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