Observer Name
Observation Date
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Avalanche Date
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » Eagles Nest
Location Name or Route
Eagles Nest
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Skiers descending experienced large collapse upon stopping. Cracks appeared below them and the slab released. No one caught.
Alta Ski Area was not open yet for the season.
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