Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, August 7, 2026
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 8, 1996
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Wilson Peak
Location Name or Route
Wilson
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Depth
3'
Width
250'
Vertical
2,250'
Comments
Two skiers triggered a large wind-drifted snow avalanche from the ridge. The crown face was over 1/4 mile wide.
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