Observer Name
Neva
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Summit Park
Location Name or Route
Summit Park
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
70'
Comments
Beautiful colder day. Did a slope cut on the steeper rollover just below the summit park summit to see if we could generate any red flags, and a good sized slab broke on what looked to be the persistent weak layer and slid 50-100' into the gully. Could easily carry someone into trees or other hazards. We hadn't seen other red flags before this broke free. Spooky!
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