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Avalanche: The Backyard

Observer Name
Derek DeBruin
Observation Date
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 12, 2024
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge » The Backyard
Location Name or Route
Ben Lomond, Cutler Ridge, The Backyard
Elevation
6,900'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Width
100'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Saw 4 avalanches today across the Bull Nose ridgeline (includes the Birthday Bowls and Backyard zones). This is the avalanche in the Backyard, which threatens the standard Refrigerator Canyon skin track (that follows the summer trail).
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