Observer Name
Joe
Observation Date
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler area
Elevation
8,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
33°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
10"
Width
70'
Vertical
100'
Comments
While traversing out of some trees to get to an untracked lane, I came up on what looked like drifted snow. I pulled up to the top of it and came to a stop. I immediately got shooting cracks from my tips then watched it pull out 10 feet below me. Even though it was quite small I still heard it brake a few tree branches. Keep a sharp eye out and don't hesitate if something looks off.
