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Avalanche: West Porter 2/27/2010

Observer Name:

Johnston

Observation Date:

02/27/2010

Occurrence Date:

02/27/2010

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

Salt Lake
Mill Creek Canyon
Porter Fork
West Porter

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

9600'

Aspect:

North

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Skier

Trigger: additional info:

Remotely Triggered

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Depth (avg):

12"

Width:

30'

Vertical:

50'

General Comments

Small soft slab triggered remotely on descent on North aspect of 9600' high point. ~ 30 degree slope, 12" crown, 30' wide, running 50 feet.

Collapsing noted even on level terrain near summit. ~25 degree slope allowed access to the high point descending the same slope (right in attached image) caused the release.