Avalanche

Avalanche: Currant Creek Peak

Craig Gordon/Joe DonnellUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
61 m
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

What's wrong with this picture. One sled triggered avalanche with intact slope same slope angle, aspect, elevation and tracks all over it. Sometimes it's just a roll of the dice. What a way ride. I think I'll take my chances in Vegas rather than hedging my luck in the mountains.