Observer Name
Rawdog
Observation Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter » Lacawaxan
Location Name or Route
Lackawaxen
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowboarder
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Comments
First run of the day we rode the 30 degree slope further down the saddle. Dug a pit and the slope was wind loaded. It was obvious and easy to see. 2nd run was 35 degrees and convex at the top and the first rider made an intentional ski cut knowing the slope was very questionable. The wind slab broke 1 foot deep and 75 ft wide, running down the whole 700 feet of the slope.
Many people were riding unaware of conditions and without avalanche gear, even after witnessing this good size release.
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