Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Density Change
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 30 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Unintentionally Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- New Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3139 m
Incident
- Number Caught
- 1
- Number Carried
- 1
- Number Injured
- 1
A party of skiers were in the Rocky Point and Sunset backcountry area between Alta and Brighton.
One skier was caught, carried, injured in an avalnache and sustained a lower leg injury.
Alta Central was called with members of Alta ski patrol requested to rescue the injured party. Reports from Alta - Very sensitive ~8-12” soft storm slab at the time.
Forecaster Comments - Dimensions and exact location are conjecture.