Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Observation Date
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Region
Uintas » Cherry Hill
Location Name or Route
Whitney Basin-Humpy Creek
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
125'
Vertical
600'
![](https://utahavalanchecenter.org/sites/default/files/styles/observation_image/public/images/snow_profiles/2020-21/1-31-21%20Humpy.jpg?itok=Xs_jG4iy)
Comments
Unintentionally triggered this persistent hard slab avalanche from walking along the ridge line today. I heard a subtle collapse and observed the slope below me crack and release. I think the snow pack is waiting for a trigger and you do not need to be on the slope just connected to it.
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