Observer Name
Jeff Story
Observation Date
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork
Location Name or Route
cardiff fork
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
8"
Width
20'
Vertical
175'
Caught
1
Comments
Skier went down preforming stability check and triggered a fairly good-sized avalanche that broke about 1 foot above the skier. The skier was not carried. The slope was Northwest facing with mild storm snow on the surface. It was however on a cliff band which in my opinion was a major contributor for unstable conditions.
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