Observer Name
Zac
Observation Date
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry » Hells Canyon
Location Name or Route
Hells Canyon - North
Elevation
8,000'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
10"
Width
30'
Comments
Multiple releases. Anything over 30 degrees was fracturing down to 10-12" I also observed natural slides in the area.
Many poor judgements on my part, but I was able to avoid terrain traps and side cut my way through lower angle slopes.
Very dangerous conditions.
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