Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Avalanche Date
Sunday, November 6, 1994
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » East Greeley
Location Name or Route
East Greeley
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
3'
Width
30'
Vertical
Unknown
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Skier triggered avalanche from below. They were caught, carried and partially buried with only their head and arm exposed. Skier sustained injuries.
Similar Time Frame:
Multiple avalanches reported from Alta and Snowbird (backcountry terrain/ski area lift served access closed at the time).
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