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Avalanche: GE Hill

Observer Name
Magerl
Observation Date
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Region
Skyline » Fairview Canyon » Blind Fork » GE Hill
Location Name or Route
GE Hill area
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
50'
Vertical
50'
Comments
Saw two small slides in the GE Hill area. One was at 9400 feet, 38 degrees, about 50 wide and 50 long. All of the fresh snow, 24 inches, came down. Unknown trigger, but happened in the 11 A.M. to noon timeframe. Second was about 150 meters away, and had very clear fox prints leading into it. Assuming it was triggered by the fox. NW facing, 9600 feet, 35 degrees. This one broke to the ground.