Avalanche: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, October 21, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Snowbasin Periphery
Elevation
7,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
8"
Comments
Collapsing on facets below ice crust, new snow slides stepping down to this layer.
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