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Avalanche: Black Canyon

Observer Name
Derek DeBruin
Observation Date
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Black Canyon
Location Name or Route
Ben Lomond, Black Canyon
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Glide
Avalanche Problem
Gliding Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
5'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
A large glide crack has formed beneath the upper reaches of the Black/Mill ridgeline, threatening the SE facing terrain beneath.
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