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Avalanche: Taylor Canyon

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, June 19, 2026
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 17, 2001
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry » Taylor Canyon
Location Name or Route
Taylor Canyon
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
600'
Comments

Avalanche failed 300' away from where it was triggered from ridgeline. Took out 3-4 old tracks and debris ran into older trees.

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