Incident

Avalanche: Little Superior

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
45°

Avalanche

Slab Width
14 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Unintentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

Incident

Number Caught
4
Number Carried
4
Number Injured
4
Number Partly Buried
4

Four people traversing under cliffband triggered an avalanche were they were caught and partially buried. Sustained minor injuries.