Observer Name
Hardesty, Wilson, Pollick
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Alexander Basin
Location Name or Route
Alexander Basin
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
43°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
16"
Width
70'
Vertical
500'
Comments
Intentionally dropped a cornice onto the slope below. Cornice moved down the slope, over a 50' cliffband and triggered the avalanche in the very steep, thin and shallow rocky zone. Ran 500' and left 6' pile of debris.
Photos - Brian and Zinnia checking out the avalanche.
