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Avalanche: Wedding Ring Ridge

Observer Name
Kobernik/Kendall
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Wedding Ring Ridge
Location Name or Route
Wedding Ring Ridge
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
125'
Vertical
200'
Comments
We did not go and look closely at this avalanche but there is little doubt that it broke into old weak faceted snow.
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