Avalanche

Avalanche: Grizzly Gulch

Jake HutchinsonSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
34°

Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
15 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Southwest
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

Ski tour and stability evaluation with Level 3 course in Grizzly today. Seems that new snow instability is rapidly gaining strength as the storm exits but the wind slabs were still touchy and reactive. This was an intentional ski cut on a small terrain feature with very low consequences. There was evidence of a previous group triggering a similar pocket just a little higher up. We also observed a large slide on Doug's Drop in Silver Fork. Lots of snow moving around on the upper ridges and peaks in various directions that could be problematic tomorrow. Most evidence of avalanche during the storm came from observing partially covered debris piles then seeking out the blown in crowns. Pics are the small pocket I triggered, Dougs and Culps.