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Observer Name
Craig
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Region
Uintas » Upper Humpy Basin
Location Name or Route
Upper Humpy Basin
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Other
Avalanche Type
Cornice Fall
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
100'
Vertical
350'
Comments
Perhaps an outlier, but noteworthy none-the-less. This pockety, yet meaty slab was triggered yesterday by cornice fall, on a very steep, northeast facing slope at 10,400' in Upper Humpy Basin. Breaking 4' deep x 100' wide and failing on the early February facet/dust layer, this avalanche was packing heat and could've easily ruined your day as it fanned out onto the slope below.
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