Avalanche

Avalanche: Weber Canyon Environs

Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
15 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

Shallow, yet reactive wind drifts on the leeward side of ridges in the wind zone. Out of the wind... no issues.