Observer Name
Stuart H
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Red Pine
Location Name or Route
Red Pine (between the lakes)
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
18"
Width
70'
Vertical
150'
Comments
Extensive wind transport from the SSE throughout the day. Obvious loading & slab formation. I had cut or jumped on several comparable but lower angle slopes without generating any cracking or collapsing. This steeper convex slope was triggered by jumping behind some trees at its edge. Didn't get a good look at the crown because the slab broke back further than expected & I had to go searching for my pole.
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