Avalanche

Avalanche: Hoyt Peak

Michael JanulaitisUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
24 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
46 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
15 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

I ski cut above the cornice and triggered this small but dangerous slide that ran through the trees.