Avalanche

Avalanche: Millcreek

John MletschnigUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Based on tracks it looks like this was a remotely triggered slide from a snowmobile just off the lower portion of the right flank of the slide. Near the Sled track the slab was much thinner than above, perhaps 18". The crown depth looks like it is 1'-6' deep. I'm sure this even got someones attention! It looks like the event is at least a couple days old.