Observation Date
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Avalanche Date
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Hogum
Location Name or Route
Hogum, Hypodermic Needle
Aspect
East
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Caught
3
Carried
3
Accident and Rescue Summary
Report of 3 skiers caught in what was presumably a wind slab as they ascended towards to Hypodermic Needle in Hogum Fork. No burials but "displaced" gear. Everyone OK. No other information available.
Terrain Summary
The Hypodermic Needle is a steep, east facing, high elevation slope in Hogum Fork. I'm assuming the avalanche occurred above about 10,500' in elevation as they reported that it occurred on the final approach to their ascent up the slope.
Weather Conditions and History
The accident occurred during a late spring storm with a storm total of 14 inches of new snow with gusty wind.