Avalanche: Scotts Bowl 11/7/2011

Observation Date: 
11/07/2011
Occurrence Date: 
11/07/2011
Occurrence Time: 
Unknown
Region: 
Scotts Bowl
Park City Ridgeline
Salt Lake
Location Name: 
Scott's Bowl
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Avalanche Characteristics
Elevation: 
9800'
Aspect: 
Northeast
Trigger: 
Skier
Trigger: additional info: 
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type: 
Soft Slab
Weak Layer: 
Facets
Depth (avg): 
8"
Width: 
80'
Vertical: 
50'
General Comments

Hi Brett,

That slide was 9800', NE facing. I didn't go back and it inspect it as it was so minor. I'd estimate angle to be 35-36 degrees. There were shooting cracks as I eased onto the slope, I knew it was going to release in some manor. It was right above some trees which prevented it from running too far but I believe the slope was a little bit convex which also helped stop it. It didn't pack any sort of punch, I'd call it a soft slab (but I'm no expert). The bed surface seemed to be a couple of inches of the firm October snow. When I looked up at the "crown", there were one or two layers indicating density changes? Don't know. I usually ski with avalanche professionals so I'm not quite as savvy as I should be.

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