Three skiers were partially buried inbounds at Alta ski resort in Utah today. ย All three of the skiers were quickly excavated and all were uninjured in the avalanche.
The slide was triggered by a skier at 11:45am today. ย The avalanche occurred in the Spot Slot zone above the famous High Traverse.
Ski patrol assisted in the rescue. ย
Avalanche danger was ranked at “HIGH” today in the Little Cottonwood Canyon. ย (click here for Utah Avalanche Center: ย Utah Avalanche Center Avy Forecast
In the past 4 days there have 13 human triggered avalanches in Utah.
Is The Slot near High Yellow or is it up high on the way to Eddie’s
High Nowhere?