Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents
Observation Date
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 29, 1965
Region
Ogden » Farmington Canyon
Location Name or Route
Farmington Canyon
Elevation
6,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
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
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 1965.02.29 Farmington Snowmobile Page 1.pdf | 1.72 MB |
| 1965.02.29 Farmington Snowmobile Page 2.pdf | 2.09 MB |
| 1965.02.29 Farmington Snowmobile Page 3.pdf | 1.62 MB |
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