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Avalanche on Billy's

Location Name: Billys Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): Sat, 01/14/2017 - 09:08
Location Map: United States 39° 14' 21.6744" N, 120° 15' 37.0656" W See map: Google Maps US	Red Flags: Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing Obvious avalanche path

Observation made by: Public

Avalanche Observations

Avalanche Type:

Slab

Slope:

40degrees

Trigger type:

Skier

Crown Height:

8 ft

Aspect:

Northeast

Avalanche Width:

100ft.

Terrain:

Above Treeline

Elevation:

7 000ft.

Avalanche Length:

500ft.

Number of similar avalanches:

2

Avalanche Photos:

<a href="/avalanche-terms/skin-track" title="Backcountry skiers and some snowboarders ascend slopes using climbing skins attached to the bottom of their skis." class="lexicon-term">Skin track</a> set this off

Skin track set this off

Weather Observations

Cloud Cover:

Clear

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

Sponsors:

CA OHMVR

Heavenly Mountain Resort

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

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