Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 7, 1964
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Alta Ski Area
Location Name or Route
Peruvian Ridge
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
West
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
18"
Vertical
400'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
“The Snowy Torrents are like the Deep Seas: They seldom return their victims alive”
Narrative provided by The Snowy Torrents, courtesy of the American Avalanche Association. More information here: https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/store
Gallagher, Dale (1967). The Snowy Torrents 1910-1966: Avalanche Accidents in the United States. Alta Avalanche Study Center
Comments
This was a human triggered avalanche that occurred after artillery work had been completed. One of the earlier documents post control releases (PCR) and this is mentioned in the comments section.
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 1964.03.07 West Rustler Page 1.pdf | 1.52 MB |
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