Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Joey Manship/Mac Talty
Observation Date
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
10'
Width
350'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Comments
![](/sites/default/files/images/staff/Craig/02-24-24%20Overview%20for%20Web.png)
Overview of the descent on a low angle west facing slope (approx 28 degrees) and the remotely triggered slide on a northwest facing slope.
Close up of the crown breaking to weak snow near the ground in steep, complex terrain, facing the north half of the compass.
![](/sites/default/files/images/staff/Craig/Debris_0.png)
We were blown away by the debris that stacked up in a terrain trap/depression feature. We estimate there's 20' of snow piled up.
![](/sites/default/files/images/staff/Craig/Debris%202.png)
Looking downslope at the debris field.
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