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Avalanche: Four Eagle Bowl

Observer Name
Adolphson/Gordon
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Four Eagle Bowl
Location Name or Route
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
500'
Comments

Sensitive wind slabs just off the upper elevation ridges on leeward slopes were found in upper Weber Canyon.

Comments

While pockety and predictably occurring in steep, wind loaded terrain, these slabs were running a bit further than you might expect.

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