Avalanche

Avalanche: Uintas

Grant HelgesonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
6 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
36 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
3322 m

6" of new snow multiplied by moderate winds = lot's of fresh wind slabs. A quick ski cut sent this soft slab running. Fa