Observer Name
Athey
Observation Date
Friday, July 11, 2025
Avalanche Date
Friday, November 8, 2002
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Alexander Basin
Location Name or Route
Alexander Basin
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
30'
Vertical
70'
Caught
1
Comments
Avalanche broke above skier, skier was caught and then jumped on a rock to avoid going any further.
Coordinates