Avalanche

Avalanche: Hidden Canyon

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
34°

Avalanche

Slab Width
21 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
183 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Southwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

3'-8' deep, possible natural avalanche. With how much traffic this area receives a hasty search was completed.

Same time frame:

  • Gobblers- east face failed on facets "to the ground, 75% of the bowl, HUGE!"
  • Pioneer Ridge- north east aspect- 1.5' deep x 150' wide
  • Meadow Chutes- north aspect, failed on facets near the lower breakovers