Observer Name
Sam Kapacinskas
Observation Date
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » West Desolation Ridge
Location Name or Route
West Desolation Ridge
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Pocket on West Desolation Ridge that pulled out. Guessing it was overnight failing on the PWL. Did not get close enough to estimate size.
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