Observer Name
Staples via Martin
Observation Date
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Region
Uintas » Gold Hill
Location Name or Route
Behind Gold HIll
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
16"
Width
40'
Vertical
40'
Comments
This slope is well below treeline and a great example of how you can be riding in the trees and thinking you're staying out of avalanche terrain. The problem is that there are lots of small, steep slopes below treeline where you can get into trouble, especially if they slide into a creek or gully.
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