avy near echo summit as sun hit it in the morning

Location Name: 
Talking Mountain / Echo Peak
Region: 
Echo Summit Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Thu, 12/27/2012 - 09:30


Red Flags: 
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
slab,
Slope: 
45degrees
Trigger type: 
Natural
Crown Height: 
More than 10 ft
Aspect: 
West
Weak Layer: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Width: 
600ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
8 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Old Snow
Avalanche Length: 
1 000ft.
Number of similar avalanches: 
1
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