Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Observation Date
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
25'
Vertical
175'
Comments
While skinning up some dense steep trees, I felt the snow pack collapse then a few moments later watched this remotely triggered slide come down. The crown was about 150 away from my position. The snow slid on facets above depth hoar 30 cm above the ground.
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