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Observer Name
Jim
Observation Date
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Region
Uintas » Duchesne Ridge
Location Name or Route
Duchesne Ridge
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
3.5'
Width
250'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Broke to the ground and involved a big cornice that broke off.
Coordinates