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Avalanche: Park City Ridgeline 2/27/2010

Observer Name:

Colin Zick

Observation Date:

02/27/2010

Occurrence Date:

02/27/2010

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

Salt Lake
Park City Ridgeline

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

8800'

Aspect:

Northeast

Trigger:

Skier

Trigger: additional info:

Intentionally Triggered

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Weak Layer:

Surface Hoar

Depth (avg):

14"

Width:

40'

Vertical:

400'

General Comments

Released expectedly on ski cut. Broke some branches while running through trees. Wouldn't wanted to go for the ride.