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Avalanche: Big Horseshoe

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Region
Skyline » Canal Creek » Big Horseshoe
Location Name or Route
Big Horseshoe
Elevation
10,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
14"
Width
200'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Natural avalanche that occurred during the windy storm containing high density snow.
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