Avalanche

Avalanche: Provo Canyon

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
610 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
152 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m
  • Timp- east facing aspect natural hard slab avalanche failed on buried facets 4'-8' deep 1500' wide 10,500'
  • Slide Canyon- east facing aspect natural hard slab avalanches failed on buried facets 10,800'
  • Roberts Horn- east facing aspect natural hard slab avalanche failed on buried facets 4'-8' deep running 2000' vertical 10,500'