Observer Name
J Ralls
Observation Date
Monday, February 15, 2021
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 15, 2021
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge, NNW of Liberty, UT
Elevation
7,000'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
4"
Width
Unknown
Comments
Slide possibly triggered by skier who came to a stop atop a ridge that sloped into a steep gully. Skier observed a crack form and travel immediately in both directions perpendicular to him, running along the top of the top of the bowl/gully. Slide occurred approximately 10 minutes after skier caused the crack.
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