Observer Name
Joe
Observation Date
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler area
Elevation
8,600'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
350'
Comments
Dropped a cornice on an obviously wind loaded slope on an exposed ridge line. The slab was fairly stiff and was pretty energetic. It easily pushed through the new snow and the lower angle slope directly below. It continued through a line of trees and down the next slope. The hang fire was reluctant to release under my weight but with the same energetic results when I did.
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