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Avalanche: Box Elder

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, July 8, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Region
Provo » Box Elder
Location Name or Route
North Chute
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
60'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
Triggered on ski cut. Barely avoided getting caught. Repeater with faceted snow on bed surface (photo).
Coordinates