Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, May 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Days Fork
Location Name or Route
Days Fork
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
16"
Width
60'
Vertical
700'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Report of a skier triggered avalanche that was 12"-18" deep x 60' wide running 700' vertical feet. This avalanche is noted as having faceted snow as the weak layer. Unknown if it was a repeater or mid-pack or near surface facets that had been buried. One skier caught and carried.
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