Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 16, 1998
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Toledo Bowl
Location Name or Route
Toledo Bowl
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Explosive
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
2,250'
Comments
Toledo Bowl was explosive triggered and ran into the Peruvian parking lot. It destroyed a number of cars and ran through the lodge building and out the other side.
Avalanche File
| Attachment | Size |
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 1998.01.16_Peruvian_Lodge.pdf | 839.4 KB |
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