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Avalanche: Silver Fork

Observer Name
Anonymous
Observation Date
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork
Location Name or Route
Silver Fork Headwall
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments

Intentional cornice drop releases hard slab below. Strong south winds for 24 hours...

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