Avalanche

Avalanche: Weber Canyon

Michael JanulaitisUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
42°

Avalanche

Slab Width
8 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
53 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m

While skinning up some dense steep trees, I felt the snow pack collapse then a few moments later watched this remotely triggered slide come down. The crown was about 150 away from my position. The snow slid on facets above depth hoar 30 cm above the ground.