Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, May 24, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 2, 2007
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Microwave
Location Name or Route
Microwave
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
100'
Vertical
100'
Caught
2
Carried
2
Buried - Partly
2
Accident and Rescue Summary
People descending Grizzly Gulch near homes in the area triggered a wind slab and partially buried two people, one with just their hand sticking out (photo).
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