Avalanche

Avalanche: Park City Ski Resort

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m

Explosive control work in Park City Boundary triggered a number of avalanches running on wet facets 2'-6' deep 100'-800' wide and up to 600' vertical. Explosives were air blasts 6lbs-10lbs. Scott's Bowl and Jupiter Peak. Northeast-East facing aspects around 9,800 on 35+ degree slopes (photo).