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Avalanche: Hoyt Peak

Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Observation Date
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Region
Uintas » Hoyt Peak
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Area
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
175'
Vertical
250'
Comments
I slogged up to Hoyt Peak today. 12 inches new, medium density, upside down in exposed terrain. I tried to trigger the main shot however there wasn't any wind load to work with. Just a little lower I ski cut this slope and got it to pull all the way out. I had to get into it just a bit on the left side of the crack to get it to run. The slab ran on the facets that formed during our high and dry. Lots of collapses and cracking today. The very last pic is a remote that pulled out while I was walking back up to the crown after a full lap.