Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Observation Date
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Humpy Creek
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
34°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
20"
Width
80'
Vertical
250'
Comments
I went into the Humpy Creek area to look at another slide from the weekend that was reported to Craig Gordon. This avalanche was very similar to the one I looked at yesterday in the adjacent drainage. Same aspect, similar slope angle and elevation, the slide was triggered at about mid-slope, and the January 8 surface hoar was the weak layer. Thanks to all those riders who have passed on this very useful infromation, it will help save lives!
Comments
It was interesting to note that part of this slide near the toe of the debris released on a very low slope angle.
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