Incident

Avalanche: Main Days

Beyer, JanulaitisSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

5 skiers had skied the run. While climbing back out the avalanche broke about 200 feet above the victim and carried him down hill.&

Below photo credit: Janulaitis (seperate party, not involved)

Incident

Number Caught
1
Number Carried
1