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Avalanche: Box Canyon

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Trevor Katz
Observation Date
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Region
Uintas » Box Canyon
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek/Box Canyon
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
125'
Vertical
250'
Comments
Caught this image late in the day... west facing slope, triggered low on the slope.
Coordinates