Avalanche: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observer Name
Annonymous
Observation Date
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 1, 2010
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Elevation
8,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
30'
Vertical
600'
Comments

Skier intentionally jumped on ridge line to try to initiate a slide and got a collapse. Slide released below him by 6'.

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