Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Observation Date
Friday, January 27, 2017
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Region
Uintas » Hoyt Peak
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Peak Shoulder
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Width
250'
Vertical
200'
Comments
This slope was heavily loaded during our wind event on the 22nd. I haven't been to area since so the occurrence date is a guess. Last week, this slope was hit hard by riders jumping off the top and landing below the crown location possibly helping stabilize the snowpack below the new snow.
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