Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ski Resort
Location Name or Route
Park City Ski Resort
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Vertical
600'
Comments
Explosive control work in Park City Boundary triggered a number of avalanches running on wet facets 2'-6' deep 100'-800' wide and up to 600' vertical. Explosives were air blasts 6lbs-10lbs. Scott's Bowl and Jupiter Peak. Northeast-East facing aspects around 9,800 on 35+ degree slopes (photo).
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