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Avalanche: Tony Grove

Observer Name
Ryan Stowell
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove
Location Name or Route
Tony Grove
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snow Bike
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
20"
Width
35'
Vertical
250'
Comments
The first rider cut down across the face with no issues. The second rider triggered the avalanche but was not taken with it. Very sluffy on the north windblown faces.