Observer Name
M. Appling
Observation Date
Friday, August 7, 2026
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 7, 1996
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Broads Fork
Location Name or Route
Broads Fork
Elevation
7,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
33°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
350'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Injured
1
Comments
Skier caught and carried into stand of trees. Sustained injuries.
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