Avalanche

Avalanche: Box Canyon

W. ShireyUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
76 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

We skied a bowl nearby on the 22nd in the Box Canyon area and noted some snowmobile activity in the area. Now, today, we took notice of this avalanche from across the canyon. We suspect it was triggered by a snowmobiler from below but do not know for sure. This slide is definitely noteworthy because of the mid elevation semi-protected area. I would guess its 3-4' deep and 80' wide.