Avalanche

Avalanche: Crystal Palace

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
305 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
51 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Failed on January facets. Separate group in runout zone witnessed the avalanche that came within 50' where they were gathered.