Avalanche

Avalanche: All Areas

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Vertical Fall
457 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Explosive testing by helicopter ski company, Cardiff, Silver Fork. 3 very large destructive class 4 hard slabs. Silver Fork crown over 1000' wide.