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Avalanche: Uintas

Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Humpy Creek
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
34°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
12"
Width
70'
Vertical
200'
Comments

A medium size intentional cornice drop produced this fracture on a north facing slope at 10,400'.

Comments

After a little more provoking with additional cornice dropping this 34 degree slope failed on surface hoar producing a 12" deep slide that was 70' across and traveled roughly 200' downslope.

Comments

I was quite surprised to find preserved surface hoar underneath the slab and at this high of elevation.

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