Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, July 11, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, November 10, 2002
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Point Supreme
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
200'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Skier triggered avalanche failing on buried facets. Skier was fully buried with injuries requiring an emergency room visit.
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