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Avalanche: Mats Basin

Observer Name
Anonymous as reported to forecaster
Observation Date
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Mats Basin
Location Name or Route
Mats Basin
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
20"
Width
125'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Comments
Solo skier skiing his "backyard" run. Carried 300' and buried to his waist. Found skis, skied home. No injuries.
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