Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Avalanche Date
Saturday, October 25, 1997
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area
Location Name or Route
Alta-Backcountry
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
50'
Vertical
500'
Caught
2
Carried
2
Injured
2
Comments
Two people caught and carried, one sprained ankle and one wrist injury.
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