Observer Name
Torrey & Nassetta
Observation Date
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
50'
Vertical
150'
Comments
This avalanche was triggered on my third turn down from a lower angle part of the slope. The failure traveled up and across the slope and pulled out the heavy wind-loaded pillow just below the ridge.
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