Quick report
- Slope Angle
- 37°
Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 30 m
- Weak Layer
- Density Change
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 91 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 36 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- East
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3353 m
On our way to repair the Lofty Lake weather station, Ted and I noticed this natural avalanche above Camp Steiner. The winds moved a surprising amount of snow around, creating sensitive slabs along the leeward side of upper elevation ridges.
We were also able to trigger small pockets on safe test slopes to see how the snow reacted to our additional weight.
The Uinta's are extremely white for this time of year and we were treated to some awesome scenery in our travels.