Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Avalanche Date
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
400'
Vertical
1,250'
Carried
2
Caught
2
Buried - Fully
2
Injured
1
Killed
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Preliminary report
A group of guided skiers triggered a large avalanche in Upper Weber Canyon. Two skiers were caught, carried, and buried. A transceiver search ensued. One skier was successfully excavated and flown to a nearby hospital. The other skier was buried deeper and wasn't breathing when he was uncovered. Both air ambulance and guide personnel initiated CPR, but he passed away at the scene.
The UAC is currently working with the operation involved in this accident to prepare a report. Please be patient as we work to sort out the details.
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