Observer Name
Clapper
Observation Date
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Region
Moab » Gold Basin » Gravel Pit Lanes
Location Name or Route
Gravel Pit + Tele Heaven
Elevation
11,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Depth
2'
Width
40'
Snow Profile Comments
Comments
Evidence of an avalanche was observed below the summit chutes. Obvious crowns were present at the repeat-offender rollover at the top of the choke and along the flanks through the choke. An uptrack entered the gully below this feature and was covered by debris, with no visible signs of the track exiting the gully. No other tracks were observed on the surrounding snow surface. Two sets of tracks—one skier and possibly one snowboarder—were seen exiting from the toe of the debris.
Forecaster Comments: We received confirmation from a backcountry party that this was a natural avalanche. This slope is very prone to wind loading during NW wind events. On Tuesday, 1-27, I was able to get a good look at the ridgeline, and it appears the cornice broke and initially triggered a shallow wind slab that then stepped down deeper. See the photo below.
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