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Avalanche: Black Canyon

Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Observation Date
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Region
Skyline » Joes Valley » Black Canyon
Location Name or Route
Black Canyon
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
175'
Comments
We were traveling up the drainage in safe flat terrain when this avalanche released from at least 100 yards away.
Coordinates