Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 25, 2005
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak
Location Name or Route
Kessler
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Caught
3
Carried
3
Buried - Partly
3
Injured
3
Accident and Rescue Summary
Comments
3 Skiers caught, sustained injuries, partially buried, rescue needed to extricate.
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 2005.03.25.pdf | 60.83 KB |
Coordinates