Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Little Superior
Location Name or Route
Little Superior
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
45°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
45'
Vertical
300'
Caught
4
Carried
4
Buried - Partly
4
Injured
4
Accident and Rescue Summary
Four people traversing under cliffband triggered an avalanche were they were caught and partially buried. Sustained minor injuries.
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