Incident

Avalanche: Snowbasin

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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
2652 m

A ski patroller traveling in closed terrain was involved in an avalanche. They were caught and carried and sustained injuries when they were pushed against a tree.

Incident

Number Caught
1
Number Carried
1
Number Injured
1