Incident

Avalanche: Deseret Peak

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Hiker
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Avalanche failed on facets. Triggered when two hikers were on the slope. Both were caught and carried, but not buried.

Incident

Number Caught
2
Number Carried
2