Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, June 17, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Monitors » West Monitor
Location Name or Route
West Monitor
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
5'
Width
125'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Intentional cornice drop triggered avalanche on a northerly facing slope 3'-7' deep failing on buried facets (photo).
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