Observer Name
Kenneth Groll
Observation Date
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Region
Logan » Left Hand Fork-Blacksmith Fork » Richards Hollow » Red Pine Ridge
Location Name or Route
Providence canyon, east side of red pine ridge north west of checketts cabin.
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Unknown
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6'
Width
450'
Vertical
700'
Comments
The avalanche was reported as a natural, which is a good possibility. There is also a good chance that it was remotely triggered from a distance, perhaps someone riding on Red Pine Ridge above or on the sub-ridge dirrectly to the south of the bowl.
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