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Avalanche: Rolfson

Observer Name
Kobernik/K Cook
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Rolfson
Location Name or Route
Upper Headwall of Rolfson
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
2,500'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Snowmobilers riding near this avalanche path triggered it from a distance away. No one was caught. The debris was piled up 15 to 20 feet deep. This slide path is one of the usual suspects and slides most every year.
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