Eric Trenbeath on the Communal Impact of a Tragic Avalanche

The La Sal Mountains of southeastern Utah erupt out of the surrounding red rock desert. They sport steep slopes and big alpine lines that just beg to be skied. But this is expert terrain, says UAC forecaster Eric Trenbeath. It's highly avalanche prone, especially in the heart of winter, when the coverage is thin. Trenbeath is based in Moab, and he's been forecasting for the La Sals and nearby Abajos for nearly 15 years. All that time, and for years before he arrived, the shadow of the Gold Basin accident has hung over winter recreation down there. Trenbeath joins us to recount the tragic events of February 12, 1992, and to explain how the shockwave of an avalanche fatality can reverberate through a community for years.

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Eric Trenbeath on the Communal Impact of a Tragic Avalanche is an episode from Utah Avalanche Center Podcast by Utah Avalanche Center.

This episode is 39:50 long.

This episode was published on Jan 9, 2024.

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