Avalanche Occurrence

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This avalanche was remotely triggered by riders in the Pole Creek drainage on Sunday. It happened after the fourth rider had crossed under the steeper slope above. The slope that avalanche faces east and sits at 8,200'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 17, 2021 (Exact)

Location:

Pole Creek Road near summit with Germania Creek

Comments:

Remotely-triggered slide from road after 4th person crossed beneath it.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E

Start Zone Elev:

8300ft

Size:

D1.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

AM-Snowmobile
r-Remote

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Vertical Fall:

150ft

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

This avalanche was remotely triggered by riders in the Pole Creek drainage on Sunday. It happened after the fourth rider had crossed under the steeper slope above. The slope that avalanche faces east and sits at 8,200'.