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Avalanche: Christmas Tree Bowl

Observer Name
Justin Cox
Observation Date
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Region
Logan » Logan River » Bullen Basin » Christmas Tree Bowl
Location Name or Route
Christmas tree bowl
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
300'
Vertical
500'
Comments
Riding left of the tree in Christmas tree bowl. And after the 4th time climbing. The avalanche remotely broke 60 feet away.
Coordinates