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Accident: Upper Weber Canyon

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
125'
Vertical
700'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Accident and Rescue Summary

More details to come -

Comments

Couple of unintentionally triggered slabs. Top image initiated a few turns in... second image triggered low on the slope.

Coordinates