Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, July 8, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Cardiac Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cardiac Ridge
Elevation
10,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
450'
Vertical
1,500'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Skier triggered avalanche failing on buried facets. Avalanche was 2'-4' deep. Lost poles. Took 1000' ride and partially buried (photo).
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