Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents
Observation Date
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, March 4, 1985
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Caught
2
Carried
2
Buried - Partly
1
Buried - Fully
1
Injured
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
"I also learned that there really is no such thing as 'an island of safety.' Safety is all relative. No, I'm always prepared for the worst. Sometimes, I'm lucky" -Peter Whittaker
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 |
|---|---|
 1985.03.04 Mineral Page 1.pdf | 65.44 KB |
| 1985.03.04 Mineral Page 2.pdf | 66.15 KB |
| 1985.03.04 Mineral Page 3.pdf | 66.15 KB |
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