Lionhead Ridge
Lionhead Range
Code
HS-N-R3-D2.5-O
Elevation
8900
Aspect
NE
Latitude
44.71180
Longitude
-111.31300
Notes
Natural avalanche on Lionhead Ridge estimated date 2/21/23.
From obs: "Bowl after the climb up Denny Creek. The runout area is the first big downhill on the trail that follows the bottom of the ridge. Best guess is 24-48 hours old. Extremely deep runout."
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Hard slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
3
D size
2.5
Bed Surface
O - Old snow
Problem Type
Persistent Weak Layer
Slab Thickness
24.0 inches
Vertical Fall
750ft
Slab Width
300.00ft
Images
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year