Avalanche

Avalanche: Alta Ski Area

Mark WhiteSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Other
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

Reported as triggered by a coyote who narrowly escaped. It appears that the initial slide triggered two lower pockets and perhaps sympathetic'd another pocket to looker's right.

All dimensions are estimates.

Note: Pre-season. Alta ski area is not open to the public and not been doing avalanche work thus far.