Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2804 m

Very sensitive new snow slabs, reactive to slope cuts and the additional weight of a rider, often breaking beofre you could even get on the slope.

Multiple avalanches observed on a variety of aspects.