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.