Observer Name
Alex Franke
Observation Date
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Avalanche Date
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » West Desolation Ridge
Location Name or Route
West Desolation Ridge
Elevation
9,100'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Comments
Remotely triggered about 40 feet from the first member of the party. Triggered on the skin track on the third lap up. Party was 4 people.
