Observer Name
Torrey & Collett
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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
39°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
8"
Width
25'
Vertical
600'
Comments
On West Deso Ridge, we found 4–6 inches of new snow resting above very weak, loose facets. While descending a north-facing slope, we triggered a loose-dry avalanche. It initiated in the dense new snow and progressively gouged into the underlying facets. The avalanche was relatively slow-moving but entrained a notable amount of snow.
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