Observer Name
Alta Avalanche Office
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » East Castle
Location Name or Route
East Castle (Closed Alta Terrain)
Elevation
10,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
8'
Width
800'
Vertical
1,250'
Video
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