Avalanche: Scotts Bowl

Observer Name
Observation Date
Monday, November 7, 2011
Avalanche Date
Monday, November 7, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scotts Bowl
Location Name or Route
Scott's Bowl
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
8"
Width
80'
Vertical
50'
Comments

Hi Brett, That slide was 9800', NE facing. I didn't go back and it inspect it as it was so minor. I'd estimate angle to be 35-36 degrees. There were shooting cracks as I eased onto the slope, I knew it was going to release in some manor. It was right above some trees which prevented it from running too far but I believe the slope was a little bit convex which also helped stop it. It didn't pack any sort of punch, I'd call it a soft slab (but I'm no expert). The bed surface seemed to be a couple of inches of the firm October snow. When I looked up at the "crown", there were one or two layers indicating density changes? Don't know. I usually ski with avalanche professionals so I'm not quite as savvy as I should be.

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