Observer Name
UAC Staff/Park City Patrol
Observation Date
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 5, 2004
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Pinecone Ridge
Location Name or Route
Pinecone Ridge
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
50'
Vertical
600'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Caught and carried through Aspen trees. Avalanche broke on a 35° slope and pulled back to lower angle terrain above. Wind slab failing on facets.
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