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Avalanche: Gunsight

Observer Name
Seth Barnes
Observation Date
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » Gunsight
Location Name or Route
Gunsight - Alta
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
8"
Width
20'
Vertical
800'
Comments
Ski Cut triggered, slow moving storm slab.
Comments
West Facing headed up to Gunsight
Coordinates