Avalanche: Kessler Slabs

Observer Name
B Tanner
Observation Date
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Kessler Slabs
Location Name or Route
Kessler slab
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
9"
Width
25'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Storm snow slab above kessler slab. Triggered with ski cut. Pretty steep terrain and easily manageable but concerned that it could carry you over unwanted terrain.
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