Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 24, 1964
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location Name or Route
Alta and SR210
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Width
5,000'
Comments
“The Snowy Torrents are like the Deep Seas: They seldom return their victims alive”
Narrative below 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
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 1964.01.24 Alta Cycle Page 1.pdf | 2.02 MB |
| 1964.01.24 Alta Cycle Page 2.pdf | 1.95 MB |
| 1964.01.24 Alta Cycle Page 3.pdf | 2.19 MB |
| 1964.01.24 Alta Cycle Page 4.pdf | 1.62 MB |
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