Observer Name
The Snowy Torrents & UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, July 13, 2026
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 7, 1996
Region
Provo » Mt Nebo
Location Name or Route
Currant Creek
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
45°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4.5'
Width
150'
Caught
3
Carried
3
Buried - Partly
2
Buried - Fully
1
Accident and Rescue Summary
Comments say this is Currant Creek in the Provo Region. One snowmobiler fully buried and dug out in 15 minutes. Two partially buried all three people on the slope at once.
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