Avalanche

Avalanche: Toll Canyon

Stephen JonesSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
30°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Snowboarder
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East

Two split boarders out. We were going to go from Robs trailhead to the top of the peak that is 100 Turns in the Canyons resort and lap out the north facing trees. On the ridge at the last saddle before the peak we heard a HUGE whumping. At first I though is was control work at the Canyons it was so loud. We decided that was the signal to go home. We followed that ridge down and to the north and found what we believe to be a remotely triggered slide over 1/4 mile, maybe in a 1/2 mile away. (Is that possible?) We didn't notice it on our way in, and we were looking for any signs of activity.

Forecaster note: It also could have been a natural.