Avalanche

Avalanche: Little Cottonwood Canyon

UAC Staff/Alta Ski PatrolSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m
  • Castle wind slab 2' deep x 60' wide
  • Baldy wind slab 4'-5' deep x 100' wide failed on depth hoar near the ground. Ran on December facets