Avalanche

Avalanche: All Areas

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
183 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer

Ski resorts got one avalanche to break to ground on faceted snow with explosives along heavily wind loaded ridge. Another broke into wet facets around 8,500' on a wind loaded slope.