Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Observation Date
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
5'
Width
700'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
Very large explosive triggered avalanche averaging 5' deep... but up to 15' deep where it pulled into ridgeline cornice, far lookers right in image above.
Ted and Craig feelin' pretty small on a big Uita slope.
Ted stands by an average section of the crown, which is repsectable in its own right.
And here.... I'm dwarfed by a sizeable chunk o' crown which gets thicker and meatier over my shoulder
Hmm... wonder why it's called Lone Tree. Bet this guy's got a story or two to tell
Looking downpath
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