Observer Name
Matt Weiseth
Observation Date
Monday, January 8, 2018
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork » Main Days
Location Name or Route
Main Days
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
20'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Isolated pocket failed 10 to 15 feet above skier during ski cut. Widespread cracking and collapsing seen on adjacent slope of lower angle at same elevation and aspect.
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