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Avalanche: Chablis

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, August 12, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, March 20, 2006
Region
Provo » Provo Canyon » Chablis
Location Name or Route
Chablis
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
300'
Caught
1
Comments
Skier triggered hard slab avalanche failing on buried facets on a rope belay. Few other smaller soft slabs triggered as well.
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