Observer Name
Nelson
Observation Date
Friday, January 14, 2011
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 14, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Porter Fork
Location Name or Route
Porter Fork
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6"
Width
25'
Vertical
200'
Comments
The slope was loaded with new snow and wind transported snow. It looked suspect (big pillow) and failed on a ski cut. The avalanche was not dangerous in any way. I am submittig the report as Brett said he would like to see pictures of this sort of thing.
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