Avalanche

Mt. Owen and Kebler Pass Road

Irwin GuidesGunnison
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Quick report

Around noon, witnessed a snowmobile remote trigger a large avalanche on the east facing shoulder of Mt. Owen from about 50 to 80 meters away.  The sledder outran the avalanche, and their partners were staged safely out of harm's way.  Several other fresh slides along Kebler Pass Road.  

Avalanche

Size
D1
Type
SS
Count
3
Aspect
E
Trigger
AM
Elevation
9600 ft

Two small avalanches, probably ran January 2nd or 3rd. Likely triggered by a skier or snowmobile given the tracks in the area.