Small Avalanche Tamarack Peak

Location Name: 
Tamarack Peak
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 13:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 6.1068" N, 119° 55' 4.5012" W
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
dry,slab,
Slope: 
40degrees
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
Less than 1 ft
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
30ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
9 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
500ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

Around 1pm on 2/3/10 while Skinning across a 40 degree slope, my buddy set off a 8" slide near the right shoulder of Tamarack Peak.

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