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Avalanche: Sheep Shit Ridge

Observer Name
Reich, Reich
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Sheep Shit Ridge
Location Name or Route
Sheep Shit Ridge
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
1,500'
Snow Profile Comments
PWL, poor snowpack structure, many collapses throughout the day
Comments
Remote trigger of the northeast and east slope of Sheep Shit Ridge - I had a significant collapse at the top of Sheep Shit Ridge. My partner, just down the ridge, was able to see the slide occur with a starting zone at the top of the N/E facing ridge. I was unaware of the avalanche until I was alerted and traveled back down the ridge to a point to see. We traversed the ridge to multiple vantage points to assess the width. At many points it went beyond our view. The full width was significantly more than 1000 feet. The starting zone was estimated to be a steepness in the mid 40 degrees. We assume this ran full length which is about 400 feet. Notable cracking was observed beyond the crown on both sides.
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