Observer Name
Johnston
Observation Date
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » west porter
Location Name or Route
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
30°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
12"
Width
30'
Vertical
50'
Comments
Small soft slab triggered remotely on descent on North aspect of 9600' high point. ~ 30 degree slope, 12" crown, 30' wide, running 50 feet. Collapsing noted even on level terrain near summit. ~25 degree slope allowed access to the high point descending the same slope (right in attached image) caused the release.
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