Observer Name
Observation Date
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Avalanche Date
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Catherines
Location Name or Route
Not sure of name, but one of the chutes above Lake Catherine, NNE facing.
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
12"
Width
40'
Vertical
60'
Comments
As my partner approached to check the wind loading of this chute, it broke out at his skis. It was very sensitive, however it ran slowly and and stopped before the pinch point. Seemed strange with such little snow. A good reminder in the beginning of the season though.
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