Avalanche

Avalanche: Porter Fork

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
5 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Skier descended steep slope above and triggered slide on gentler slope. Reported to be on surface hoar. Non-wind loaded.