Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Wedding Ring Ridge
Location Name or Route
Far East side of wedding ring - Hot Stuff Pockets
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
60'
Vertical
80'
Comments
This was most likely triggered by a snowmobiler that I witnessed riding near the base of it. It's also possible that it released naturally during the storm however, my money is on sled triggered. This is a little slope on the far east end of Wedding Ring Ridge that we refer to as Hot Stuff Pockets. It is easily visible from the road and is a great indicator of avalanche activity as it slides regularly. This released naturally in December and at least one other time this season.
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