Valanga

Avalanche: Hoyt Peak

Michael JanulaitisUintas
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Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m

This slope was heavily loaded during our wind event on the 22nd. I haven't been to area since so the occurrence date is a guess. Last week, this slope was hit hard by riders jumping off the top and landing below the crown location possibly helping stabilize the snowpack below the new snow.