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Avalanche: Francis Peak

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Region
Ogden » Francis Peak
Location Name or Route
Francis Peak
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
500'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
A person kicked a cornice which in turn triggered a large wet slab. Failed on wet facets.
Coordinates