Observer Name
Bruce Tremper
Observation Date
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » 10420
Location Name or Route
West ridge of 10,420
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
18"
Width
20'
Vertical
30'
Comments
I was able to intentionally trigger a couple test slopes, which were being rapidly loaded with wind drifted snow.
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