Incident

Avalanche: Alta Ski Area

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

Two people caught and carried, one sprained ankle and one wrist injury.

Incident

Number Caught
2
Number Carried
2
Number Injured
2