Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Friday, March 2, 2018
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 2, 2018
Region
Provo
Location Name or Route
First Rock
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
45°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
300'
Vertical
400'
Comments
We noted a crack that formed from the fracture to as far back as 30' back on the ridge from the crown face. Ski pole in first photo is marking the location of the crack from the crown face located on the left side of photo. Crack is in the foreground and crown is in the background at edge of snow in second photo.
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