Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents
Observation Date
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 6, 1983
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Raymond Peak
Location Name or Route
Mt Raymond
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
50°
Trigger
Hiker
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Cornice
Depth
12"
Width
60'
Vertical
1,000'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Buried - Fully
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Cornice triggered avalanche by backcountry skiers hiking along the ridgeline.
Comments
“The Snowy Torrents are like the Deep Sea: 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
Atkins, Dale; Logan Nick (1996) The Snowy Torrents: Avalanche Accidents in the United States, 1980-86. Colorado Geological Society, Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 1983.03.06 MT Raymond Page 1.pdf | 66.46 KB |
| 1983.03.06 MT Raymond Page 2.pdf | 63.93 KB |
| 1983.03.06 MT Raymond Page 3.pdf | 66.18 KB |
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