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Avalanche: Ephraim Canyon

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Friday, February 25, 2022
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 25, 2022
Region
Skyline » Ephraim Canyon
Location Name or Route
Below Scotty's in Ephraim Canyon
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
700'
Vertical
400'
Comments
This slide was triggered from a distance from riders below the slope. It covered their tracks with 6 to 8 feet of debris. No one was caught.
Coordinates