Observer Name
Staples
Observation Date
Friday, December 16, 2022
Avalanche Date
Friday, December 16, 2022
Region
Uintas » Shingle Mill
Location Name or Route
Shingle Mill Flats
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Remotely triggered this avalanche on 50-100 feet away on flat terrain. This slope has been loaded by south winds creating a hard slab on top of the mid-November weak layer of facets. Remotely triggered slides are a major red flag. Additionally, I was surprised that this slide was so easily triggered with such a hard slab over the facets that makes it harder to trigger.
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