Observer Name
Dave
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Georges Bowl
Elevation
Unknown
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
33°
Trigger
Unknown
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
18"
Width
40'
Vertical
80'
Comments
Approached a steep rollover and stopped intentionally(safe spot), waited for my buddy to catch up...We were aware of the somewhat steeper rollover and approached with caution...we stood there for about a second and the slope slid... cracks propagated to where I was standing. Seems like east aspects may be a bit more sensitive...might be a bit more snow sitting on the surface hoar??
Comments
Need to be cautious on sudden changes in aspect...rollovers, gullies etc...new snow on buried surface hoar
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