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Avalanche: Staker

Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Staker
Location Name or Route
Staker Bowl
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
2,500'
Vertical
800'
Comments
Due to the sharpness of the crown, timing of release is most likely Sunday, Feb 21 due to a spike in wind speeds and consequent wind loading.
Coordinates