Observer Name
Louis Arevalo
Observation Date
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Avalanche Date
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area » West Rustler
Location Name or Route
West Rustler of Alta
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
600'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
Triggered while skinning the high traverse. Cracking was noted seconds before trigger. While most of the west facing slope did not have much snow and sheltered section released near the ridgetop. A bumpy ride down with scarps and bruises.
Alta Ski Area was not open yet for the season.
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