Avalanche

Avalanche: All Areas

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m
  • Alta Sugarloaf- 18" deep x 50' wide
  • Cardiac Bowl- skiers left side 4"-6" deep and stepped down another 6"
  • Cardiff-Little Superior Bowl/Keyhole- ran 100' vertical

November 22, 2001

  • Alta-Lone Pine- hit Corkscrew 18" deep x 100' wide x 600' vertical