Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 1, 2003
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Limelight
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
150'
Vertical
400'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Partly
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
A backcountry skier and his dog triggered an avalanche. The skier was alone and hit a tree losing some of his gear. He was evacuated by Search and Rescue. The dog was not injured.
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