Avalanche on the Pint Glass/Fire Plug

Location Name: 
Pint Glass/Fire Plug
Region: 
Mount Rose Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Wed, 12/29/2010 - 08:00
Location Map: 
United States
39° 19' 28.9668" N, 119° 54' 13.7052" W
See map: Google Maps
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Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Obvious avalanche path
Observation made by: Forecaster
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
dry,slab,
Slope: 
36degrees
Trigger type: 
Other - explain below
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
East
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
150ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Elevation: 
9 000ft.
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
400ft.
More detailed information about the avalanche: 

This slide looks like it was skier triggered on 12/29. I cannot be certain on the time that this occured.

Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
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Precipitation: 
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