Observer Name
J Achter
Observation Date
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Elevation
8,600'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
2'
Width
40'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
While traversing across this short but steep slope, a skier in our group triggered this wind slab that quickly propagated and swept him off his skis. The slope quickly leveled out after 40-50 feet and allowed him to regain his footing just as the slide stopped.
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