Observer Name
Ben
Observation Date
Friday, January 6, 2023
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 6, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Flagstaff Ridge
Location Name or Route
Flagstaff Shoulder
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
18"
Width
50'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Avalanche triggered at 9200' on flagstaff shoulder on small section above 32deg. Avalanche ran until hitting lower angle terrain, covering skin track. Skier carried 25' and only partially buried. 40.61281° / -111.83209°
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