Observer Name
Gordon/Scroggin
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Region
Uintas » Mirror Lake Highway » Camp Steiner
Location Name or Route
Elevation
11,000'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
14"
Width
100'
Vertical
300'
Comments
On our way to repair the Lofty Lake weather station, Ted and I noticed this natural avalanche above Camp Steiner. The winds moved a surprising amount of snow around, creating sensitive slabs along the leeward side of upper elevation ridges.
Comments
We were also able to trigger small pockets on safe test slopes to see how the snow reacted to our additional weight.
Comments
The Uinta's are extremely white for this time of year and we were treated to some awesome scenery in our travels.
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