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Avalanche: Millcreek

Observer Name
John Mletschnig
Observation Date
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Region
Uintas » Millcreek
Location Name or Route
Deadman Pass, Mill Creek
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
4'
Width
300'
Vertical
400'
Comments

Based on tracks it looks like this was a remotely triggered slide from a snowmobile just off the lower portion of the right flank of the slide. Near the Sled track the slab was much thinner than above, perhaps 18". The crown depth looks like it is 1'-6' deep. I'm sure this even got someones attention! It looks like the event is at least a couple days old.

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