Avalanche

Avalanche: Double Hill

Ted Scroggin/Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Yesterday, Ted discovered this surprisingly long running natural on Double Hill. Most likely occurring Wednesday as a result of big Southerly winds.