Observer Name
Nassetta/Katz
Observation Date
Monday, December 8, 2025
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 8, 2025
Region
Uintas » Murdock Peak/Bald Mt.
Location Name or Route
Murdock Peak
Elevation
10,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
150'
Comments
We experienced cracking and collapsing all the way up the ridge and knew sooner or later we would find a pocket. This hard slab avalanche was intentionally triggered remotely on a ridge and failed 1-2 feet deep into old November snow. Taking a ride in an avalanche like this one would be pretty rough.
Trevor is pointing to the crown area and bed surface. Steep, rocky, and thin.
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