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Avalanche: Summit Park

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, August 19, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, November 29, 2004
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Summit Park
Location Name or Route
Summit Park
Elevation
8,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6"
Width
25'
Vertical
100'
Comments
Remotely triggered from 30' away on buried facets and surface hoar.
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