Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents
Observation Date
Monday, March 17, 2014
Avalanche Date
Thursday, November 20, 1986
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area
Location Name or Route
Sugarloaf in Alta Ski Area
Elevation
10,700'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Hiker
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
300'
Accident and Rescue Summary
Below is a narrative of the accident from The Snowy Torrents; Avalanche Accidents in the United States 1980-1986, Nick Logan and Dale Atkins.
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