Observer Name
Greg Gagne & Dave Pease
Observation Date
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork » Highline
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork - Highline
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
100'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Noticed this avalanche on Highline in Mineral Fork on the steeper slope to the right of the uphill traveler ascending the typically ridgeline to the top of Highline. We did notice ski tracks down the ridgeline adjacent to the slide, so unsure if this was a natural avalanche or remotely-triggered by the party. (If a member of the party traveling on this slope remotely-triggered this slide, please email me at [email protected])
Dimensions are estimated. The slope was likely wind-loaded as the ridgeline above was corniced.